New Delhi, July 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed Indonesia for Australia after finalizing a massive array of bilateral agreements ranging from deep-sea security infrastructure to local currency trade linkages. The three-day visit, which concluded on Wednesday, saw India and Indonesia cement their maritime boundaries by launching new joint defense projects and expanding tracking capabilities in the Indian Ocean. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally saw off the Prime Minister, capping a multi-city tour that blended strategic diplomacy with cultural diplomacy.
Reflecting on the final agreements signed during the summit, the Prime Minister maintained that the trip had achieved all its primary strategic objectives.
“As I conclude my visit to Indonesia, I leave with immense satisfaction at the outcomes achieved as far as the future of our partnership is concerned. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Indonesia and to President Prabowo Subianto for his exceptional warmth and personal commitment to taking India-Indonesia relations to new heights.”
The discussions led to immediate policy shifts regarding defense industrial production and regional anti-terror frameworks. The Prime Minister stated that the agreements lay down clear rules for security and technological exchange moving forward.
“This visit has opened new avenues for cooperation in defence and security, maritime collaboration, critical and emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, digital innovation and capacity building.”
The legal text released at the end of the visit detailed significant upgrades to maritime security, including the stationing of an Indonesian International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region in Gurugram. The two nations also initiated plans for the integrated development of Sabang Port, an infrastructure project aimed at linking India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands directly with Indonesia’s Sumatra region. Earlier in the itinerary, PM Modi addressed the Indonesian Parliament and held meetings with the local Indian diaspora who gathered to mark the milestone.
Economic integration took a major step forward as the leaders pushed for an early conclusion of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement review. The technical teams also advanced a cross-border QR payment linkage and introduced an Indonesian digital commerce initiative modeled directly on India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce architecture. Prior to boarding his flight to Australia, PM Modi joined President Prabowo in Yogyakarta to mark the completion of restoration work at the ancient Prambanan Temple Compounds, signaling a mutual commitment to preserving shared heritage alongside modern economic goals.
