Indonesia’s Prabowo and India’s Modi meet to discuss expanding economic and defense ties
Summary
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to discuss stronger economic and defense partnerships. They talked about areas like trade, security, energy, and education, with plans to sign several agreements during the visit.Key Facts
- Modi and Prabowo met at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on July 7, 2026.
- The meeting focused on defense, security, trade, investment, food and energy security, critical minerals, health, and education.
- Eight agreements and several memorandums of understanding were expected to be signed during the visit.
- Modi’s trip to Indonesia is part of a larger visit to Indo-Pacific countries including Australia and New Zealand.
- Modi’s plane was escorted by three fighter jets, showing the importance Indonesia places on the relationship.
- Indonesia and India are members of the Group of 20 (G20) and BRICS, groups of major developing economies.
- This was Modi’s second visit to Indonesia as prime minister; Prabowo was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day last year.
- Modi planned to address the Indonesian Parliament and meet with the local Indian community during the visit.
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