AKIPRESS.COM - Indonesia has not suspended all military co-operation with Australia, its security minister says, contradicting earlier statements.

On Wednesday the military said all forms of co-operation were on hold, with things needing "to be improved, BBC reported.

But Wiranto, who goes by one name, said the suspension related only to a language-training programme.

The row relates to "teaching materials" at an Australian army language facility, officials say.

Indonesia's military chief said the materials included "unethical stuff" that discredited the military.

It is not the first time official statements about the matter have contradicted one another.

Earlier, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo said relations with Australia remained "in a good condition". He confirmed he had sanctioned the suspension despite his spokesman denying he had any part in the decision.

Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne, meanwhile, said she was confident co-operation would soon be restored.