India Indonesia relations
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Context:
- The Defence Secretary of India and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Indonesia co-chaired the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi on May 03, 2024.
Details:
- Both sides expressed satisfaction at the expanding scope of defense cooperation between the two countries.
- The progress made on various bilateral defense cooperation initiatives deliberated in meetings of Working Groups on Defence Cooperation and Defence Industries Cooperation was reviewed by the co-chairs.
- Dignitaries identified means to enhance existing areas of collaboration, especially in the field of defense industry ties, maritime security, and multilateral cooperation.
- The Secretary-General visited the DRDO headquarters in New Delhi as well as TATA Advanced Systems and L&T Defence facilities in Pune.
- He also held deliberations with other Indian defence industry partners like Bharat Forge, Mahindra Defence & Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and discussed ways to enhance defense industrial capabilities by cooperation in research & joint production.
For a detailed analysis of India-Indonesia relations: Refer to the DNEA video: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-editorials/india-indonesia-relations-arun-goel-resigns-bhojshala-templednea-14th-15th-mar
India-Indonesia relations:
https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/india-indonesia-relations
Source
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2019551
PRACTICE QUESTION Q) Analyze the dynamics of Indo-Indonesian relations, examining historical ties, strategic cooperation, economic partnerships, and cultural exchanges. Assess challenges and opportunities in strengthening bilateral relations to promote regional stability and mutual prosperity. |