Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Sandeep Chakravorty has underlined that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three‑day visit to Jakarta from 6 to 8 July will mark a decisive step in advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia.

He emphasised that the visit would expand cooperation across multiple sectors and send a strong message of collaboration amid global geopolitical uncertainty. This is Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Indonesia since assuming office, reflecting the depth of historically strong and cordial ties between the two nations.

The Ambassador highlighted that the relationship is multifaceted, spanning manufacturing, science and technology, space, nuclear cooperation, and educational exchanges. He noted that in the current global context of turmoil, India and Indonesia working together conveys a powerful signal to the world. 

Several agreements are expected to be signed during the visit, covering health, agriculture, food security, science, technology, space, pharmaceuticals, education, manufacturing, and critical minerals. Chakravorty expressed confidence that the visit would open new chapters of cooperation and intensify ties not only at the governmental level but also in business‑to‑business and people‑to‑people exchanges.

Prime Minister Modi departed on Monday for a six‑day tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, stating that the engagements would reinforce India’s Act East Policy, advance its MAHASAGAR vision, and deepen its commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo‑Pacific.

The first leg in Indonesia is at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto, marking Modi’s inaugural bilateral visit since the relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018. This follows President Prabowo’s high‑profile visit to India as Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations in January 2025.

During his stay, Modi will interact with the Indian diaspora and accompany President Prabowo to the Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, a UNESCO World Heritage site symbolising the deep cultural links between the two nations.

Defence and maritime cooperation remain central to the bilateral agenda, with ties characterised by expanding high‑level visits, regular bilateral and multilateral exercises, and growing defence industry collaboration, including the sale of BrahMos missiles.

Both countries had earlier adopted the Shared Vision of India‑Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo‑Pacific in 2018, and to strengthen maritime domain awareness, an Indonesian Liaison Officer is being stationed at the Information Fusion Centre‑Indian Ocean Region in India.

India will also earmark dedicated training slots for Indonesian cadets and officers at the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, reinforcing long‑term defence capacity building.

Economic collaboration is expected to drive growth through expanded trade and investments, with institutional synergies between India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Indonesia’s Emas 2045 developmental roadmap.

Indonesia has emerged as India’s second‑largest trading partner within ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching USD 24.78 billion in the 2025‑26 fiscal year. Over 130 Indian enterprises are actively invested across diverse sectors of the Indonesian economy.

Food security cooperation is another priority, with India supporting Indonesia’s agricultural resilience through the supply of 100 tonnes of high‑quality DWR 162 wheat seeds. This forms part of a broader engagement to build sustainable agricultural systems.

Critical minerals will also feature prominently in the talks, with Indonesia commanding around 21 per cent of the world’s nickel reserves and ranking among the top producers of copper, bauxite, and tin. These resources are vital for future‑ready economies, and collaboration in this sector is expected to be a cornerstone of the partnership.

The visit thus represents a pivotal milestone in reinforcing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ensuring that bilateral momentum remains dynamic and responsive to the evolving regional and global landscape.

ANI