Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for Australia after concluding a three-day state visit to Indonesia, during which India and Indonesia signed 14 agreements to strengthen cooperation across key sectors.
In a special gesture, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally saw PM Modi off at the airport after holding bilateral talks with him.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open and peaceful Indo-Pacific and called for a zero-tolerance approach against terrorism, urging action against globally designated terrorists.
The agreements cover critical minerals, steel supply chains, maritime security, medicines, education, outer space, research and innovation, telecommunications and food security.
India and Indonesia also agreed to jointly develop the strategically important Sabang Port overlooking the Strait of Malacca, located about 100 miles from India’s Great Nicobar Port project.
Before departing, PM Modi and President Prabowo visited the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta to inaugurate a joint conservation and restoration project supported by India. Modi thanked Indonesia for preserving the temple’s rich cultural heritage.
During the visit, PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora, highlighting India’s “reform, perform and transform” vision and its growing self-reliance. President Prabowo praised India’s civilisational influence on Indonesia and recalled being the chief guest at India’s Republic Day in 2025.
PM Modi will now visit Melbourne from July 8 to 10 for the third India-Australia Annual Summit, where he will meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to deepen cooperation in defence, security, trade, education, mobility and people-to-people ties.
