Jakarta, Jan. 28 -- Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday agreed to strengthen cooperation on law and immigration during a bilateral meeting in Jakarta, officials said.

Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said ties between the two neighbours have been built over decades and must be reinforced through concrete and sustainable cooperation.

"This visit is not merely routine diplomacy, but reflects the seriousness of Indonesia and Australia in safeguarding and strengthening a long-standing relationship, particularly in law, immigration and the handling of increasingly complex cross-border issues," Yusril said in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He noted that cooperation between countries often fa...