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With similar developmental challenges, closer cooperation and exchange of expertise can significantly accelerate bilateral progress
President Prabowo Subianto (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi clasp hands on July 8 as they visit the Prambanan Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sleman, Yogyakarta. (AFP/Presidential Secretariat)
India and Indonesia share a uniquely strategic maritime proximity, separated by barely 150 kilometers, making Jakarta central to New Delhi’s Indo-Pacific engagement. Positioned between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia serves as a critical bridge in the region. Much like India, it is a diverse nation that values strategic autonomy and maintains a fiercely independent foreign policy stance.
As influential voices of the Global South, both countries find common ground in shaping a more balanced global order. Indonesia’s inclusion in BRICS has further expanded avenues for collaboration, offering both nations a stronger platform to advance shared priorities. With similar developmental challenges, closer cooperation and exchange of expertise can significantly accelerate bilateral progress.
