Indonesian Foreign Minister, Jaishankar discuss bilateral relations

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono convened in New Delhi for the eighth bilateral Joint Commission Meeting, a significant step to bolster comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. The discussions spanned a wide array of crucial areas including political ties, defense and security, maritime issues, trade, fintech, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, critical minerals, tourism, and education.

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Our comprehensive strategic partnership has witnessed strong growth in recent years.

This high-level meeting, held after a four-year hiatus, aimed to strengthen cooperation ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to Jakarta next month. The Prime Minister's visit is anticipated to focus on advancing trade and security collaborations, further solidifying the partnership between India and Indonesia. Both nations have expressed intentions to play a more prominent role in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Also exchanged perspectives on regional developments, advancing our multilateral coordination and deepening India-ASEAN ties.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono highlighted the importance of Modi's upcoming visit, calling it an "important opportunity to further deepen our cooperation and deliver tangible benefits for our peoples." Key priorities for Indonesia include trade, maritime security, digital connectivity, infrastructure, and health. The Joint Commission Meeting is expected to yield significant outcomes and pave the way for a productive visit by Prime Minister Modi.

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Indonesia is looking forward to Modi’s upcoming visit, which will be an “important opportunity to further deepen our cooperation and deliver tangible benefits for our peoples.”