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Today, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to mull over matters of bilateral relation with Indonesia president Prabowo Subianto, which the two leaders are expected to hold this week. Since both India and Indonesia are two of the biggest democracies and seapower countries in Asia, the meeting will reportedly including various sectors, such as defense ties, commerce, and security.
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Enclosed below are the points of concern in the agenda for the meeting:
1. Strengthening Defense Cooperation
Bilateral defense cooperation is likely to dominate the main issues as Indonesia is India’s potential market of defense products while India is becoming a defense exporter.
Military Partnerships: Topics which may be under discussion may include, deepening of strategic cooperation in military drills such as the ongoing Garuda Shakti,so far marshaled in counter terrorism and disaster management.
Defense Exports: India may find ways to arm Indonesia with Indigenous fighter Tejas and missiles and the supersonic missile BrahMos.
Technology Sharing: Negotiation on cross development of defense products and enhancing compatibility between the two countries’ military.
2. Enhancing Trade and Investment
Trade and investment between the two G20 countries has always been a strong form of interaction between the two countries.
Bilateral Trade Expansion: Both Presidents are expected to probe ways of enhancing their bilateral trade which currently stands at $38 billion per annum with a view to balancing trade.
Key Sectors: Enhancing collaboration in textiles, pharmacy, Information Technology and renewable energy.
Investment Boost: India is expected to promote Indonesian investment in areas that include infrastructure and manufacturing as part of its Make in India campaign.
3. Maritime Cooperation
Being two major actors of the IPE in the IPU, India and Indonesia have a common interest of preserving and protecting maritime order.
Naval Collaboration: Expanding cooperation with naval maneuvers and the exchange of information for protecting strategic sea lines of communication, such as the Malacca Strait.
Blue Economy: Investigating the rational and optimal use of the sea and products thereof, and questions of climate change in the region.
Combating Illegal Activities: Combined operations with respect to piracy, fishing in international waters as well as trafficking in the region of Indian Ocean.
4. Regional and Global Security
In his meeting with Subianto, Modi is expected to talk about itens rooted in changed security threats which affect the two leaders collectively.
Counterterrorism: Enhancing partnership for counter terrorism especially in view of fresh threats from different parts of the world.
South China Sea Disputes: Finding common ground on issue concerning aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea and actions dictated by international law.
ASEAN-India Collaboration: Strengthening the strategic partnership between India and ASEAN through Indonesia that is the largest member of this organization.
5. Climate Change and Renewable Energy
The two leaders are expected to also touch on how they can work together to fight climate change and shift to green energy.
Solar Power: I earlier included Indonesia’s huge scope for renewables within the purview of India’s ISA.
Green Technology Transfer: Extending information on new inventions on green technology to increase utilization of clean energy.
The Importance of India-Indonesia Relations
India and Indonesia have been in a historical intercourse over centuries through cultural and economic interaction. These two nations have since graduated to become strategic partners.
Why This Meeting Matters:
Geopolitical Significance: Given the growing focus on the Indo-Pacific geography, Indonesia becomes the natural ally for India in the region.
Economic Growth: Both nations wish to take advantage of their economic benefits in ensuring the desired growth of both countries.
Shared Vision: A promise to maintain, protect and enhance peace, security and development in Asia.
