Agreements were signed in counter-terrorism, defense and cybersecurity JAKARTA: Indonesia and Australia renewed a joint defense pact and agreed to boost training ties as part of a series of agreements during a meeting of ministers of both counties on Thursday, Indonesian government ministers said. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said after a meeting with counterpart Marise Payne that memoranda of understanding (MOU) agreements were signed in counter-terrorism, defense and cybersecurity, while defense minister Prabowo Subianto said joint defense training ties would be increased.