Overview
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. The two leaders highlighted the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia. Several agreements were signed covering defence exchanges, disaster management, health, education, space, supply‑chain resilience and digital payments.
Key Developments
- Enhanced defence and maritime cooperation: joint Coast Guard coordination, blue‑economy projects and port development.
- Health & food security: easier access for Indonesia to Indian medicines, capacity‑building for doctors, and supply of Indian wheat seeds.
- Education & technology: establishment of an overseas campus of IIM Bangalore in Indonesia; cooperation in AI, telecom and Digital Public Infrastructure.
- Space sector collaboration: joint research, technology sharing and capacity building.
- Supply‑chain resilience: agreements on critical minerals, steel, stainless steel and rare‑earth magnets.
- People‑to‑people ties: integration of India’s UPI with Indonesia’s payment system.
- Cultural diplomacy: launch of the Prambanan Temple conservation project and celebration of the “Tagore‑Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy”.
- Democratic cooperation: MoU between the Election Commissions of both countries.
Important Facts
The joint statement was delivered on 7 July 2026. India received Indonesia’s highest civilian award, a gesture that reflects long‑standing goodwill. Both nations reaffirmed support for a Two‑State Solution for Palestine and emphasized the importance of the Indo‑Pacific outlook and ASEAN centrality.
Exam Relevance
These developments