Jakarta, June 27 -- Indonesia and Australia agreed to strengthen regional border security cooperation through closer intelligence sharing, immigration coordination and cybersecurity initiatives during an ASEAN-Australia consultation in Cambodia, Indonesia's immigration chief said.

The 21st DGICM + Australia Consultation was co-chaired by Indonesian Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko and Australia's First Assistant Secretary for Immigration Damien Kilner in Siem Reap.

According to a press statement received in Jakarta on Friday, Hendarsam stressed the importance of stronger cooperation between ASEAN members and Australia to maintain regional stability.

"We hope this forum will shape a stronger ASEAN-Australia partnership b...