#India and #Indonesia Strengthen Strategic Partnership: PM Modi

Prime Minister @narendramodi and Indonesian President @prabowo Subianto held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, focusing on #defense collaboration, trade, and regional stability. PM Modi emphasized the shared vision of fostering deeper ties between the two nations, which were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic #Partnership in 2018.

Key Highlights of the #Bilateral Talks

1. #Defense and #Maritime Cooperation:
India and Indonesia will collaborate in defense manufacturing and supply chain development, enhancing self-reliance and security. A new maritime safety agreement will boost efforts in crime prevention, search and rescue operations, and capacity building.

2. #Economic and #Trade Growth:
Bilateral trade exceeded $30 billion last year, and both nations aim to diversify #trade baskets and expand private sector partnerships in sectors like FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Public Infrastructure.

3. Social and Developmental Initiatives:
India will share its expertise in #foodsecurity and #healthcare , including lessons from the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Public Distribution System. Joint efforts in #energy , #STEM education, and disaster management have also been agreed upon.

4. Cultural and #tourism Collaboration:
India will support the conservation of Indonesia’s Prambanan Hindu temple, complementing its work on the Borobudur Buddhist temple. The two countries will celebrate 2025 as the India-ASEAN Year of Tourism to promote cultural ties and tourism.

5. Regional and #Global Cooperation:

PM Modi reaffirmed #ASEAN ’s centrality in India’s Act East Policy and welcomed Indonesia’s #BRICS membership. Both nations stressed the importance of maintaining peace, #security, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region in accordance with international law.

#RepublicDay Significance

President Subianto’s presence as the Chief Guest for India’s Republic Day celebrations, featuring Indonesia’s first-ever marching contingent, symbolizes the growing cultural and strategic ties between the two nations. @MEAIndia @Kemlu_RI @PMOIndia @JakartaToday @Indonesia #latelate
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