“Indonesia is one of our closest neighbours, which is why I committed to visiting as soon as possible. Our two countries have a long history of cooperation and friendship, and my Government will work with Indonesia to deepen this,” Albanese said in a written statement on Friday.

“During my visit, I look forward to building our ties further, including to revitalise our trade relationship and promote climate, infrastructure and energy cooperation,” he said further.

The Foreign Ministry said the visit by Albanese and his cabinet members –  including Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong – was for the two country’s annual leaders’ meeting, with the main agenda slated on Monday.

Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi and Wong will have a meeting on Sunday evening ahead of the main meeting the next day. It would be the second time the two ministers have communicated after a previous phone call on May 27.

“The Australian Government is serious about our engagement in Southeast Asia, and this visit demonstrates the importance we place on our partnership with Indonesia. Australia’s partnership with Indonesia has never been more consequential to this objective,” Wong said

Foreign Ministry director for East Asian and Pacific affairs Santo Darmosumarto said the meeting with Indonesia would be the first bilateral meeting of Prime Minister Albanese since his inauguration on May 23.