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President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, will attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. Subianto canceled the proposed tour of Pakistan, preferring India’s invitation. On this occasion, a contingent of the Indonesian Army will also march on the duty path for the first time. This is historic, because even at the first Republic Day celebration, Indonesian President Sukarno was the chief guest. So far, three Indonesian Presidents have become the chief guests of India’s Republic Day.
There is a lot of expectation regarding this visit, as talks and agreements are likely to be reached on many important issues like energy security, health cooperation, and defense agreements.
India-Indonesia relations: a strong partnership
There has been significant progress in the strategic relations between India and Indonesia in recent years. There has been an increase in cooperation between the two countries through G20 and India-Australia-Indonesia Group. This is Prabowo Subianto’s first visit to India after becoming President. Earlier, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyona in 2011 and Joko Widodo in 2018 had attended the Republic Day as chief guests.
Focus will be on these major issues
1. Cooperation on food, energy and health security
During Prabowo Subianto’s visit, several agreements are likely to be signed on partnership in food security, energy cooperation, and health sectors.
2. Discussion in digital technology and defense sector
Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on Saturday. During this, digital technology, defense cooperation, and other security issues will be discussed.
3. BrahMos missile deal
Indonesia wishes to buy BrahMos missile from India. Negotiations regarding this deal are ongoing, and experts consider it a step to further strengthen the relations between the two countries.
4. cooperation in health sector
Indonesia needs 1.6 lakh doctors and nurses, and is looking for cooperation from India in this area.
5. Indonesian military involvement on the line of duty
An Indonesian army contingent of 52 soldiers will march on the duty path on Republic Day. This is a symbol of the growing military cooperation between the two countries.
India-Indonesia Trade and Investment
India and Indonesia are major trading partners in Asia. Trade between the two countries will exceed $29 billion in 2023-24. India has invested extensively in Indonesia in the manufacturing, energy, textile, steel, automobile and mining sectors.
1. Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
In 2018, the two countries cooperated for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Indonesia, India act east policy It is an important part of India’s strategic presence in the region.
2. cooperation in space science
India and Indonesia have also developed a strong partnership in the field of space research and technology.
Historical military and cultural ties
In 2018, both the countries had signed agreements regarding military exercises and training. This time, the participation of the Indonesian Army in the Republic Day celebrations will further strengthen the military relations between the two countries.
Result: A step towards increased cooperation
This visit of Prabowo Subianto will prove to be a new chapter in the relations between India and Indonesia. It will establish new dimensions not only in trade and security but also in the areas of health, education and technical cooperation.
