Indonesia, India commit to expanding strategic partnership: Prabowo

hartono · Jul 7, 2026

Indonesia, India commit to expanding strategic partnership: Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (second right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second left) witness the signing of 16 cooperation documents at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (July 7, 2026). ANTARA/HO-BPMI Sekretariat Presiden

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto said that Indonesia and India had reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through elevated cooperation across strategic sectors following high-level engagements in Jakarta.

He made the remarks in a joint statement on his talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Merdeka Palace on Monday, describing the bilateral forum as fruitful talks oriented toward boosting the Indonesia-India strategic partnership in pursuit of mutual interests.

“Prime Minister Modi and I have convened a forward-looking, intensive, and prolific meeting covering several strategic issues of mutual concern between the two countries,” Prabowo stated alongside the Indian leader.

On political affairs, he emphasized that Indonesia and India had agreed to intensify state visits and high-level talks, foster closer coordination through bilateral consultation mechanisms, and strengthen institutional cooperation involving think tanks and the newly formed interparliamentary friendship group.

The president added that the two governments had also reiterated their commitment to stronger cooperation against terrorism as part of a broader strategy to maintain regional stability and security.

Regarding security ties, Prabowo announced the agreement to step up cooperation through the third edition of the India-Indonesia Security Dialogue, building on the previous forum held in Jakarta in 2022.

He further highlighted the mutual determination to bolster resilience in the face of emerging challenges related to transnational crimes and security concerns.

“We are committed to deepening cooperation in capacity building in the field of new technology, transnational crime mitigation, and the development of digital infrastructure,” the president remarked.

Prabowo hosted Modi at the palace to exchange perspectives on strategic issues and advance bilateral cooperation. The two leaders witnessed the signing of 16 documents laying the foundation for collaboration across various fields, including maritime security, agriculture, defense equipment, and health.