Jakarta, Jan. 29 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago met with Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral security cooperation.

The talks were held at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Wednesday (Jan. 28), according to a press release received on Thursday.

"Our bilateral cooperation reflects the shared interests of Indonesia and Australia and is expected to deliver positive impacts on regional stability. Therefore, it is crucial that the two countries step up collaboration," Chaniago stated.

The minister noted that he and Burke used the occasion to exchange views on a range of strategic issues of common concern, including domestic ...