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  • PM visited Indonesia to boost Comprehensive Strategic Partnership via defence, economic, and Indo-Pacific cooperation.
  • Indonesia holds historical, diaspora, trade (>$30bn), defence (Garuda Shakti, Samudra Shakti), and strategic importance for India's Act East Policy.

In Summary

The Prime Minister visited Indonesia to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through enhanced defence, economic and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

Why is Indonesia Important for India?

  • Historical Links: Centuries-old maritime, Buddhist and Hindu civilisational connections; founding members of the Bandung Conference (1955) and the Non-Aligned Movement.
  • Diaspora: Around 1.5 lakh people of Indian origin contribute to business, education and cultural relations.
  • Trade: Indonesia is India's second largest trading partner in ASEAN; bilateral trade exceeds US$30 billion.
  • Defence: Army's Garuda Shakti and Navy’s Samudra Shakti, coordinated patrols (IND-INDO CORPAT) and growing defence-industrial cooperation.
  • Strategic Importance: Located near the Strait of Malacca, Indonesia is central to India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and Indo-Pacific strategy.
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IND-INDO CORPAT

Coordinated Patrols between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy. These patrols are conducted to enhance maritime security, interoperability, and information exchange in the shared maritime areas, contributing to regional stability.

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A vast geopolitical region encompassing the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a key area of strategic competition and cooperation, particularly between the US and China, with the Quad playing a significant role.

MAHASAGAR vision

Likely a reference to India's maritime strategy, with 'Mahasagar' meaning 'ocean' in Sanskrit. It signifies India's ambition to play a leading role in ensuring maritime security and promoting economic opportunities in the Indian Ocean Region.

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