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India and Indonesia signed eight agreements across defence, maritime safety, healthcare, education, technology, critical minerals, agriculture and steel.
Defense: India is set to export two batteries of its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system to Indonesia in a deal valued at around $200 million.
The missile agreement is part of a wider set of defence deals covering Astra air-to-air missiles, technology transfers and closer maritime security ties between the two countries.
Worth knowing: back in March, Indonesia had already picked India’s BrahMos cruise missile system, becoming the second foreign buyer after the Philippines. And -
Maritime deals: first, Indonesia sits close to the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest trade routes. Also, The two countries are expected to jointly develop Sabang Port, located near the strait. Importantly, It is situated around 100 miles from India’s Great Nicobar project.
Economically: India and Indonesia agreed to work together on critical minerals, stainless steel and rare-earth magnets. And they are the raw materials behind EVs, electronics, defence equipment, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.
What else: India also agreed to improve access to affordable medicines in Indonesia, help train doctors and healthcare workers, open an IIM Bangalore branch campus in Jakarta, and work together on election-tech cooperation by providing EVMs to Indonesia.
