India and Indonesia signed 12 agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta, following talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The pacts span defence cooperation, maritime security, technology, food security, pharmaceuticals and rare minerals.
On defence, Indonesia agreed to purchase India-made BrahMos and Astra missiles. The two sides also decided to expand cooperation in defence industries and disaster management.
In maritime security, both countries agreed to jointly develop Indonesia’s Sabang port in Aceh province, a location linked to monitoring the Malacca Strait—one of the world’s key sea trade routes. The agreement is being viewed as a step forward for India–Indonesia maritime cooperation and wider Indo-Pacific collaboration, alongside plans to deepen ties in the blue economy and maritime trade.
On critical minerals, India will invest in Indonesia in areas including copper, nickel and rare-earth magnet production, while companies from both countries will work together on manufacturing stainless steel and rare-earth magnets. In technology, India’s UPI payment system will be linked with Indonesia’s payment platform to ease transactions for travellers.
Speaking to reporters, Modi said the bilateral relationship had entered a new chapter and would strengthen peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. He also called for global cooperation against terrorism, urged avoiding unilateral actions that affect regional security, and said the leaders discussed West Asia, with India reiterating support for a two-state approach for lasting peace on the Palestine issue.
