Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held high-level talks in Jakarta on Tuesday, resulting in nearly a dozen agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. A major outcome of the meeting was Indonesia’s decision to procure India’s BrahMos missiles, while both countries also agreed to expand defence cooperation, maritime security, disaster management, technology, food security, medicines, and critical minerals. The leaders described the agreements as a significant step forward in the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2018.

India also announced investments in Indonesia’s steel, nickel, and rare earth permanent magnet industries to strengthen critical mineral supply chains. Both nations agreed to jointly develop the strategically important Sabang Port near the Strait of Malacca, enhancing maritime connectivity and regional security. Additionally, Prime Minister Modi announced that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will establish a campus in Indonesia, while India’s UPI digital payment system will be integrated with Indonesia’s payment network to facilitate business and travel.

Addressing the media after the talks, Prime Minister Modi said the partnership between the two countries is entering a new phase, with growing cooperation across development, security, technology, education, and culture. The leaders also exchanged views on global issues, including the situation in West Asia, with India reiterating its support for dialogue, diplomacy, the Two-State Solution, and lasting peace on the Palestine issue. The visit marks the first leg of Modi’s three-nation tour aimed at strengthening India’s trade and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.