Indonesia and India forge strategic cooperation across key sectors

Indonesia and India have solidified their strategic partnership through the signing of a series of significant agreements, encompassing areas such as healthcare, traditional medicine, cultural exchange, and digital cooperation. This is reported by Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a partner of TV BRICS.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a key moment in the bilateral relationship ahead of India's Republic Day celebrations.

Earlier that day, President Subianto and Prime Minister Modi engaged in bilateral discussions in New Delhi.

Indian Prime Minister welcomed Indonesia joining the BRICS as a member country, as reported by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

"We thank India for supporting our permanent membership in BRICS. We believe this cooperation will be beneficial for global stability and regional collaboration," President Prabowo said while delivering a joint statement with Narendra Modi.

Following these talks, Prime Minister Modi announced their mutual decision to enhance collaboration in manufacturing and supply chains to expand cooperation in matters of cybersecurity. Both leaders have agreed to partner in vital areas such as fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), digital public infrastructure, energy, critical minerals, space exploration, and STEM education.

President Subianto also encouraged Indian investors and companies to invest in infrastructure development in Indonesia and appealed for greater educational collaboration to increase the number of Indonesian students in India while inviting Indian educational institutions to establish branches in Indonesia.

Hereinafter, the two leaders agreed to strengthen efforts towards implementation of the ASEAN-India Joint Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity in the Region.

Photo:  ANI/VNA