Jakarta, Feb. 6 -- President Prabowo Subianto conveyed his greetings for Australia Day, commemorated on January 26, 2026, to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during their meeting at Merdeka Palace, here on Friday.

"On this occasion, allow me to extend my Australia Day greetings, which falls on January 26, 2026," Prabowo said in a joint statement with PM Albanese.

On the occasion, Prabowo emphasized Australia's position as one of Indonesia's closest neighbors and a strategic partner, highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two countries.

The Head of State also recalled the history of bilateral relations, including Australia's support for Indonesia's independence struggle since the early days of the 1945 Proclamat...