Reference to Hindustan Times. The meeting between the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Indonesian defence Sjafrie Sjamsoedd on Thursday, in New Delhi, has seen India and Indonesia reaffirm their extensive long-standing strategic partnership. The two leaders focused on the expansion of defence cooperation and the acceleration of the current discussion on the future acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile by Indonesia.

BrahMos Deal Moves Forward

An account of the development done with regard to the proposed sale of the BrahMos missile was also discussed. The negotiations according to the officials who are privy to the negotiations are progressing well and the parties have come to a wide agreement on the prices of the transaction estimated to be about 450 millon dollars. Another example of the missile being displayed by the visiting dignitary was given by Minister Singh who was confident that the system was capable.

Indonesia, should it be finalized, will be the second country, after the Philippines, in 2022, to procure the BrahMos system. Its missile has also been able to demonstrate its effectiveness in recent years, especially when it was successfully used to engage in a short conflict with Pakistan, operation Sindoor.

Concentrate on a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

Mutual Vision of Regional Stability.

The bulk of the conversation was focused on the collective undertaking by the countries to free, open, peaceful, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. The two ministers reiterated that the sovereignty, international law and maritime norms are among the key areas that need to be respected to enhance stability in the region, especially with China increasing its military and political influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Enhancing Maritime Cooperation and Cyber Cooperation.

India and Indonesia reached an agreement to strengthen collaboration in the area of maritime domain awareness and cybersecurity as well as in the joint operational preparedness. The Defence Ministry was keen to underline that the two countries are committed to further maritime security cooperation, particularly in the Indian Ocean, where strategic rivalry is rapidly gaining pace.

Cooperation in Underwater Technology and Defence Medicine.

Indonesia also recognised the experience that India had on submarine development and defence supply-chain management more so with the Scorpene-class submarine programme. Other opportunities that the two countries embraced in medical defence and pharmaceutical sphere comprised of undertaking research together, transferring technology and specific training programmes to strengthen military health infrastructure.

Military exchanges and widened Joint Exercises.

The ministers have discussed continuing combined exercises with land, air and sea troops. They acknowledged that they will increase the cross-exchange of officers, joint trainings, and academic visits to defence institutions thus increasing their interoperability and knowledge exchange. India also made a symbolic gift of horses and a ceremonial carriage of the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army to Indonesia.

Devotion to the Higher Level of Engagement.

Both leaders were pleased with the results of the discussion and stressed the importance of continuing to have high-level contacts on a regular basis. In the face of increasing insecurity and a changing geopolitical environment, a long-term partnership between India and Indonesia will be critical as far as peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region are concerned as far as external powers have been keen on extending their influence.

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