A major highlight of the visit was the agreement involving India's indigenous defense systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra Mk1 air-to-air missiles. With these agreements, Indonesia became the first export customer for India's domestically developed weapon platforms, marking a milestone for India's defense manufacturing and export ambitions.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the deep historical and cultural connections between the two nations. President Prabowo highlighted his Indian ancestry through his DNA findings, reflecting the longstanding people-to-people links between India and Indonesia.
Both leaders received honors during the state visit, underlining the importance of the growing partnership. The agreements signed during the visit focused on expanding cooperation across multiple strategic sectors, including security, technology, resources, healthcare, and education.
The visit further advanced India's Act East policy by deepening engagement with Indonesia, a key partner in the region. The agreements on defense and maritime security are expected to enhance cooperation between the two countries as they respond to emerging regional challenges.
Prime Minister Modi's Indonesia visit concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation, expanding economic and technological collaboration, and building a stronger partnership between the two nations.
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