Defence, heritage and Indo-Pacific cooperation headline landmark bilateral visit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Indonesia on July 6 for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening the India–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through expanded cooperation in defence, trade, connectivity and cultural heritage.
According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the visit, made at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marks Modi’s first bilateral trip to Indonesia since the two countries elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018. The leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation, maritime security, digital transformation, investment, regional stability and the Indo-Pacific.
A key highlight will be Modi’s visit to Yogyakarta, where he is scheduled to tour the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple. Indonesia’s state news agency ANTARA reported that India will support restoration of the historic Hindu temple, fulfilling a commitment announced by both governments last year and highlighting centuries-old civilisational links between the two nations.
According to ANTARA, defence cooperation will also feature prominently, including ongoing discussions over Indonesia’s potential acquisition of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system. Although negotiations are continuing, officials have not indicated that an agreement will be signed during the visit.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the trip reciprocates President Prabowo’s visit to India and reflects growing momentum in bilateral ties. Indonesia is the first stop of Modi’s six-day tour, which also includes Australia and New Zealand as India advances its Act East policy and strengthens engagement with key Indo-Pacific partners.
The visit is expected to deepen India–Indonesia cooperation across strategic, economic and cultural priorities while reinforcing both countries’ shared vision for a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Source: PIB India
