Maritime Cooperation Highlighted at Indonesia-Japan 2+2 Meeting in Tokyo

Tokyo: Indonesia and Japan agreed to strengthen political, defense, and security cooperation at the third 2+2 Meeting held at the Iikura Guest House in Tokyo on Monday, November 17, 2025. The meeting was attended by Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono and Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as well as Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi and Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi.

At the beginning of the meeting, Minister Sugiono congratulated the formation of the new Japanese government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and congratulated Motegi and Koizumi on their inauguration. He considered this Indonesia-Japan bilateral meeting highly strategic, given the regional and global situation characterized by economic competition and political rivalry.

"This bilateral meeting between Indonesia and Japan is highly strategic, especially considering the regional and global situation, which is characterized by various issues, ranging from economic competition to political rivalry," said Sugiono in a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through concrete cooperation that benefits the people of both countries and contributes to regional and global peace. One of the main agenda items was the continuation of the Fast Patrol Boat grant from Japan through the Official Security Assistance (OSA) program, which aims to enhance Indonesia's maritime security capacity.

The two sides also discussed plans to groundbreaking for the Natuna Fish Market, valued at approximately USD5.6 million, in early December 2025. This project is part of the Integrated Maritime and Fisheries Center, which is expected to strengthen Indonesia's maritime sector and coastal economy.

Regarding regional issues, Indonesia reiterated the importance of dialogue and a constructive approach to maintaining stability, peace, and shared prosperity. Sugiono also emphasized the importance of ASEAN's centrality in realizing an inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific, including through the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

In the global context, Indonesia reaffirmed its consistent support for the Palestinian people's struggle. Sugiono expressed his hope that Indonesia and Japan could enhance cooperation in the humanitarian field and the Gaza reconstruction process.

In addition to the 2+2 meeting, Foreign Minister Sugiono and Foreign Minister Motegi also held a separate bilateral meeting to discuss broader cooperation issues, including opportunities for developing a green economy as a driver for strengthening economic and investment ties.

Indonesia and Japan agreed that the intensity of dialogue between leaders needs to be maintained. As fellow archipelagic nations, the two countries also share a similar view on the importance of maritime cooperation to improve the welfare of fishermen, food security, ship procurement, and strengthen the connectivity of Indonesian seafood in the global supply chain.