IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief Ms. Nomita Dhar and team members with H.E. Sandeep Chakravorty, Ambassador of India to Indonesia, and Mr. Vikram Vardhan, Counsellor, at the Embassy of India in Jakarta. Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter

Discussions covered bilateral relations, public diplomacy, business opportunities and Indian community engagement in Indonesia.

On 9 October 2026, Sun Media’s IN Diplomacy and IndoConnect teams met representatives of the Embassy of India in Jakarta and India Club Jakarta to discuss India-Indonesia relations, diplomatic engagement, business opportunities and Indian community activities in Indonesia. The meetings were attended by IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief Ms. Nomita Dhar and team members Alma Amarthatia and Rezkia Maghriby Yoandra, alongside H.E. Sandeep Chakravorty, Ambassador of India to Indonesia, Mr. Vikram Vardhan, Counsellor, Ms. Astrid Claressa from Press, Information and Public Diplomacy, and Mr. Siddharth Taparia, President of India Club Jakarta.

H.E. Sandeep Chakravorty, Ambassador of India to Indonesia (left) and Ms. Nomita Dhar, IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief (right). Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter

During the meeting at the Embassy of India in Jakarta, discussions focused on India’s engagement with Indonesia in trade, investment, technology, education, tourism, culture, sustainability and regional cooperation. Participants also discussed opportunities for media engagement and public diplomacy to increase awareness of bilateral initiatives and areas of mutual interest.

IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief Ms. Nomita Dhar and team member with H.E. Sandeep Chakravorty, Ambassador of India to Indonesia, and Ms. Astrid Claressa from Press, Information and Public Diplomacy, at the Embassy of India in Jakarta. Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter

India and Indonesia maintain relations shaped by their roles in the Indo-Pacific and the wider ASEAN region. The discussions addressed how media platforms could communicate developments in the bilateral relationship, including economic partnerships, diplomatic initiatives and cultural exchanges.

The Sun Media team also met Mr. Siddharth Taparia, President of India Club Jakarta, an organisation serving people of Indian origin and friends of India in Indonesia. The club provides opportunities for cultural, social, sporting, professional networking and philanthropic activities within the Indian community.

Mr. Siddharth Taparia, President of India Club Jakarta (left) and Ms. Nomita Dhar, IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief (right). Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter

Its activities include cultural celebrations, community outreach initiatives, professional networking programmes and youth engagement. The organisation also promotes Indian culture, inclusivity, charitable initiatives and cultural exchange between Indian and Indonesian communities.

The discussion with India Club Jakarta explored opportunities for IN Diplomacy and IndoConnect to cover community initiatives, diaspora achievements and cultural events alongside diplomatic and business developments. Such coverage could provide audiences with information about the activities of the Indian community and its engagement with Indonesian society.

Through its diplomatic and international affairs coverage, Sun Media aims to report on developments involving diplomatic missions, bilateral relations, economic engagement and community initiatives. The meetings provided an opportunity to exchange views on potential areas of media coverage relating to India’s diplomatic, business, cultural and community presence in Indonesia.

Sun Media thanked Ambassador H.E. Sandeep Chakravorty, Mr. Vikram Vardhan, Ms. Astrid Claressa and Mr. Siddharth Taparia for their time, hospitality and discussions.

Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter