Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, left, and Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin signed an agreement that includes more defense equipment transfers from Japan as part of increased cooperation. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI and RYOTA OGATA
JAKARTA/TOKYO — Japan and Indonesia signed a defense cooperation agreement in Jakarta on Monday, envisioning greater transfers of equipment from Tokyo as geopolitical risks rise globally.
