India to Increase Affordable Medicine Supply to Indonesia in New Cooperation Deal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, solidifying a cooperation agreement to boost India's supply of affordable medicines to Indonesia. The pact aims to ensure high-quality, cost-effective medications from India become more accessible to Indonesians.

Beyond pharmaceuticals, the collaboration extends to healthcare capacity building, with India pledging to assist in enhancing the skills of Indonesian doctors and healthcare workers. This initiative underscores a broader commitment to strengthening the health sectors of both nations.

The prime minister's three-day visit, which began Monday, July 6, also focused on agricultural cooperation. India will share its developed wheat seeds and best practices in sustainable farming and agrotechnology to support Indonesia's food security. This agricultural exchange highlights a mutual interest in sustainable development and resource management.

During the visit, sixteen strategic agreements were exchanged, spanning diverse fields such as defense, energy, health, culture, and technology. Notably, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Indian Space Research Organisation for space exploration research, signaling a shared ambition in scientific advancement.