India and Indonesia have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership and deepening bilateral defence cooperation between the two sides.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin today co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi. At the meeting, both countries stressed on the importance of maintaining a free, open, peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, guided by international law and respect for sovereignty.
India and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation through multilateral frameworks such as Indian Ocean Rim Association and committed to enhancing practical cooperation in maritime domain awareness, cyber resilience, and joint operational readiness.
During the dialogue, Indonesia appreciated India's proposal to establish a Joint Defence Industry Cooperation Committee to further strengthen collaboration in areas of technology transfer, Research and Development, certification harmonisation, and supply-chain linkages. The two countries also highlighted their progress in joint exercises across land, maritime, and air forces, including Super Garuda Shield, Garuda Shakti, Samudra Shakti, and MILAN.
India and Indonesia also reiterated their commitment to maritime security, including coordination in the Indian Ocean. Both countries also discussed collaboration in defence medicine and pharmaceuticals, including joint research, technology transfer, and training programs to strengthen military health resilience. They also acknowledged opportunities for cooperation in humanitarian assistance, post conflict reconstruction, and multilateral peace efforts. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a just and lasting peace in Palestine.
Key Outcomes & Highlights:
India announced gifting of horses and ceremonial carriage to Indonesia from Indian Army's Remount Veterinary Corps.
Both Ministers expressed their satisfaction with the Dialogue's outcomes and the need to continue high-level exchanges, practical cooperation, and structured management across multiple areas of defence and security, thereby contributing to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.