Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia must step up counter-terrorism efforts with Indonesia after Afghanistan turmoil

Australia's Foreign Minister says deepening cooperation with Indonesia will be critical to prevent the resurgence of regional terrorism, if Afghanistan is allowed to become a training ground for violent extremists. Key points: Marise Payne said any deterioration in the situation in Afghanistan could have implications for international security Indonesia's foreign minister Retno Marsudi and Senator Payne urged the Taliban to respect women's rights The visit coincides with a report that says the Taliban takeover could inspire attacks in Indonesia Senator Marise Payne made the comments on a visit to Jakarta – accompanied by the Defence Minister Peter Dutton – aimed at strengthening security and economic ties with Australia's northern neighbour. "Indonesia has a significant role to play as a Muslim country with a strong voice on these issues," Marise Payne said at a joint news conference with Ms Marsudi, Australia's Defence Minister Peter Dutton and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto. The ministerial visit coincides with a new report that warns the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan could serve to inspire local terror cells in Indonesia to carry out new attacks.