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India-Indonesia Relations

Context

The first-ever India-Indonesia Defense Industry Partnership was held in Jakarta that marked the importance of bilateral defense cooperation in the 75th year of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Key-highlights of India-Indonesia Relations

  • Formal diplomatic relations established in: 1951
  • Trade relations established in: 1978
  • In 2018, India and Indonesia elevated their relationship to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership".
  • The duo also agreed on the "Shared Vision of India-Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific".
  • Factors fostering peaceful relations: Geographical proximity, history of collaboration in international forums like the Non-Aligned Movement
  • Key areas of cooperation:Energy sector, Technology and medicine, Food security and agriculture.
  • Exports from India to Indonesia: motor vehicles and cars, sugar, ships, boats, and floating structures and iron and steel
  • Imports from Indonesia: coal, coke, and briquettes, vegetable oils, iron and steel, bulk minerals and ores and cosmetics and toiletries
  • Indonesia is viewed by India as a crucial ASEAN member.
  • Indo-Indonesia Joint Commission (JCM) was formed in 2003
  • The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) was endorsed in 2012. 
  • Bilateral Exercises
    • The 42nd India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) is scheduled to take place in May.
    • Military exercise Garuda Shakti
    • Naval exercise Samudra Shakti
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