Modi-Prabowo talks: Indonesia to import Indian Astra missiles, EVMs and expand BrahMos inventory
Sources said that following the proven success of India’s air-to-air missile force during Operation Sindoor, Indonesia has decided to import Indian Astra missiles. According to sources, Indonesia is also expanding its existing BrahMos inventory and India is preparing to supply additional missile batteries to Jakarta.
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To strengthen the critical mineral supply chain, India will invest in the production of steel, nickel and rare earth permanent magnets in Indonesia, sources said, and this move is aimed at improving supply chain security for both countries.
Sources added that India and Indonesia are preparing to jointly develop the Sabang port, which overlooks the Straits of Malacca and is about 160 kilometers away from India’s Greater Nicobar port project.
The developments came as Prime Minister Modi received a ceremonial guard of honor in Jakarta on Tuesday in the presence of President Prabowo, who personally presided over the reception. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto shared a warm embrace before the two leaders proceeded to bilateral talks.
Also read: India-Indonesia to sign major defense deals, expand bilateral tiesModi had landed in Indonesia on Monday to kick off his tri-nation diplomatic visit; His arrival was marked by military aircraft escorting the Prime Minister’s plane as it entered Indonesian airspace, where he was formally welcomed at the airport by President Prabowo and greeted with a traditional cultural dance performance.
The official visit to Indonesia from July 6 to 8, at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks Modi’s fourth trip to the Southeast Asian country and the first of the bilateral visit as the two countries officially elevate their diplomatic relations to higher levels. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018.
