India supports two-state solution for solving Israel-Palestine conflict, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, said India and Indonesia will deepen cooperation on global issues and reiterated the importance of a two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mr. Modi made the statement in a statement before the press in Jakarta, where he and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presided over the signing of several agreements, including those that will allow India to deliver the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and Astra Mk-1 visual-range air-to-air missiles to Indonesia.

Focusing on the common points between India and Indonesia in addressing globally important issues, the Prime Minister said, “In this period of global turmoil, India believes that the role of dialogue and diplomacy has become more important than ever. We continue to support the two-state solution and the pursuit of lasting peace on the Palestine issue.”

Synergy with ASEAN

“There is a strong synergy in our perspectives on the Indo-Pacific,” he said, emphasizing the “special importance” of the ASEAN grouping. A joint statement issued at the end of the official dialogue said Mr Modi and Mr Subianto expressed “deep concerns” about the war in West Asia and its “global implications”. In the joint statement, it was stated that “they welcomed the memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, 2026” and that “transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz” should be “in accordance with international law, including the provisions of UNCLOS”.

It was also stated that the Indonesian President welcomed India’s interest in the partnership on the integrated development of Sabang Port, which will include maritime industries and “shore-based services supporting offshore energy activities in the Andaman Sea”.

14 agreements signed

The two sides signed 14 agreements and MoUs, including two regarding the BrahMos missile system and air-to-air missiles. Both are ‘in principle’ agreements aimed at the purchase of these weapons systems by Indonesia. The comprehensive agreement for the supply of Astra Mk-1 beyond visual range air-to-air missiles is aimed at Indonesia’s fleet of Su-30 fighter jets. The number of missiles to be purchased will be determined during contract negotiations, an official said.

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited India in November 2025 for talks on the BrahMos missile deal, paving the way for the agreements during Mr Modi’s visit to Indonesia. Under the proposed arrangement, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), which produces the Astra missile, will integrate the weapon system with the Su-30 fighter jets of the Indonesian Air Force.

The Astra Mk-1 is currently in operational service with the Indian Air Force and is powered by a robust rocket engine, offering an engagement range of approximately 80-110 kilometres. The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia, has a range of over 290 kilometers and travels at speeds up to Mach 2.8.

Indonesia bestowed the highest honor on the Prime Minister, the ‘Republic of Indonesia Bintang Adipurna’. Mr Modi is the second Indian Prime Minister to receive this award. India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, received the same award posthumously on 12 December 1995. “This reflects the goodwill of the Indonesian people and is a tribute to the historical and enduring bonds of friendship between India and Indonesia,” Mr. Modi said in the press release, expressing his gratitude to Indonesian leaders and people for this gesture.