Jakarta, June 5 -- Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin announced that the Indonesian Military (TNI) is ready to conduct joint military exercises with Australia in the Morotai Islands District, North Maluku Province.

Sjamsoeddin confirmed this after meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Richard Marles, here on Thursday.

He noted that this military cooperation was initiated at Australia's request.

The minister stated that his side positively welcomed this request, as it would positively impact bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia.

Additionally, he highlighted that the cooperation would also help strengthen Indonesia's security and stability in the region.

"Later, we will use the Morotai ...