External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono on Monday to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between India and Indonesia across key sectors.
During the meeting, the two leaders held extensive discussions on trade, investment, defence cooperation, maritime security, connectivity, and regional developments in the Indo-Pacific. They also exchanged views on global issues of mutual concern and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and economic growth in the region. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and enhancing collaboration through ASEAN-led mechanisms.
They highlighted the growing cooperation between the two countries in areas such as digital technology, renewable energy, healthcare, education, and people-to-people exchanges.The meeting comes amid increasing engagement between New Delhi and Jakarta, with both nations seeking to expand economic ties and strengthen regional cooperation. Officials said the discussions reflected the shared vision of India and Indonesia for a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.The talks are expected to provide fresh momentum to bilateral relations and further strengthen the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
