India and indonesia make progress on brahmos deal at defence ministers dialogue
India and Indonesia strengthened their defence partnership as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday. Both sides also made notable progress on the proposed BrahMos supersonic missile deal.A senior defence official said the discussions reflected a “progressive approach” from both nations, adding that the agreement “might get locked at the earliest”.
The Ministers recalled Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to India as the Chief Guest for Republic Day this year and noted that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi had bolstered the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The participation of 352 personnel from the Indonesian Armed Forces in the parade was highlighted as a symbol of defence cooperation.
According to the Defence Ministry, while reiterating their commitment to a free, open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, the two sides emphasised adherence to international law and respect for sovereignty. They noted strong alignment between the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, agreeing to intensify collaboration through multilateral platforms such as the Indian Ocean Rim Association, where India currently holds the chair.
Both countries were committed to enhancing cooperation in maritime domain awareness, cyberresilience, and joint operational readiness. Indonesia welcomed India’s proposal to form a Joint Defence Industry Cooperation Committee aimed at advancing technology transfer, and joint research and development.
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