India, Indonesia discuss strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) India and Indonesia held the 12th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) here, with the discussions focussed on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges, and deepening military-to-military ties, the Indian Army said. “12th India-Indonesia Army-to-Army Staff Talks, AAST, are being held in Lucknow from 11-13 Aug 2026. The Indian Army delegation held discussions […]
Indonesia seeks closer cooperation with India on digital governance, innovation
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Indonesia is seeking closer cooperation with India to draw on the latter’s experience in technology, digital transformation, public policy and innovation, a new report has said. The report from Times Kuwait said Indonesian officials have expressed interest in learning from India how to build a stronger innovation ecosystem, support startups […]
PM Modi presents rare tea, handicrafts, decoratives to Indonesia’s President during visit
Jakarta, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Indonesia, presented rare tea, Indian handicrafts and decoratives to President Prabowo Subianto, representing the artistic elegance of India. PM Modi presented Manohari Gold Tea, one of India’s finest speciality teas, to President Prabowo. The tea showcases the rich tea heritage and craftsmanship of […]
India, Indonesia to celebrate ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’
Jakarta, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Indonesia on Friday announced the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ from July 2026 to September 2027. “India, Indonesia Celebrating 100 Years of a Shared Cultural Journey! We are thrilled to announce the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ […]
India, Indonesia sign key pacts for BrahMos missile supply, maritime security
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) In a key boost for the domestic defence industry, India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed an agreement for the supply of BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military. Indonesia is also set to import India’s indigenously developed Astra air-to-air missiles. The Astra, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is […]
BrahMos discussions are at an advanced stage: India’s envoy to Indonesia
Jakarta, July 4 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia, Indian envoy Sandeep Chakravorty on Saturday said that discussions regarding Indonesia’s interest in the BrahMos missile system were at an advanced stage and expressed hope that they would soon materialise. “There have been discussions which are at an advanced stage. And we […]
India and Indonesia seek to shape future of Indo-Pacific, more inclusive cooperation for Global South: Report
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The gradual rediscovery of Asia’s oldest relationships between India and Indonesia is the beginning of a new chapter through which the countries seek to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific, stated a report on Sunday. “The frequency of leadership exchanges, ministerial visits, strategic dialogues, defence consultations, think-tank collaborations, and institutional […]
Death toll from 6.7-magnitude quake in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi rises to three
Jakarta, June 18 (IANS) The death toll from a 6.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province on Tuesday has risen to three, with 17 people seriously injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said Thursday. The BNPB also said that 91 people were wounded with minor injuries, while 6,412 people were affected by the […]
Indonesia lifts tsunami warning hours after evacuation orders over Philippines quake
Jakarta, June 8 (IANS) Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Monday lifted its tsunami warning, hours after ordering evacuations of northern coastal areas threatened by tsunami waves following a strong earthquake in the Philippines. In a statement, BMKG said the tsunami warning status ended after observations showed that sea level conditions had returned […]
Indonesia’s Dukono volcano erupts, spewing ash 5,000 metres above peak
Jakarta, May 17 (IANS) Dukono volcano in Indonesia’s North Maluku province erupted on Sunday, spewing grey ash up to 5,000 metres above its peak, the country’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said. The 1,087-metre volcano is currently at the second-highest alert level. Authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid activities within a 4-km […]
