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India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Indonesia elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in 2018 during a state visit to Jakarta. The two countries share the world's two largest archipelagos, a history of Non-Aligned Movement co-leadership, and strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific. The partnership encompasses five pillars: political-security cooperation, defence and maritime cooperation, economic and connectivity partnership, socio-cultural ties, and multilateral cooperation. The Shared Vision on Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, adopted jointly by both countries, has been a key document shaping the defence dimension of the relationship.

Key details
  • CSP established: 2018.
  • Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and the 4th most populous country.
  • Both countries are founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement (1955, Bandung).
  • India-Indonesia bilateral trade: approximately USD 38 billion (both are major trading partners).
  • Shared Vision on Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific adopted bilaterally.
  • Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto was India's Republic Day Chief Guest, January 2025.
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