Japan and Indonesia have renewed their commitment to deepen defense and foreign policy cooperation during the third “2+2” ministerial meeting, held in Tokyo for the first time in nearly four and a half years. 

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi represented Japan, while Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsuddin led the Indonesian delegation. The four officials underscored the importance of strengthening efforts toward a Free and Open Indo‑Pacific (FOIP), highlighting the shared responsibility of democratic, maritime nations in safeguarding regional stability. 

The ministers welcomed progress in bilateral cooperation, including Japan’s provision of large‑scale patrol vessels and high‑speed boats to Indonesia through Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Official Security Assistance (OSA). They agreed to expand collaboration in maritime security, joint exercises, defense equipment and technology transfers, and discussions on protecting military information. 

Regional issues also dominated the agenda. The ministers expressed serious concern over unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the East China Sea and South China Sea, stressing adherence to international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). They also condemned North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, discussed recovery efforts in Gaza through CEAPAD, and reaffirmed close coordination on the deteriorating situation in Myanmar. 

The meeting concluded with a pledge to reinforce cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral arenas, aiming to uphold a rules‑based international order amid increasingly severe global security challenges.