Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the ‘Ganga-Mahakam Vision’, a five-point roadmap aimed at strengthening India-Indonesia ties, while addressing a joint sitting of the Indonesian Parliament during his three-day State visit to the Southeast Asian nation.
Describing the vision as a blueprint for peace, prosperity and shared progress, PM Modi said the initiative would build on centuries-old civilisational links between the two countries and shape a stronger partnership for future generations.
“Like the currents of the Ganga and the Mahakam, our civilizations have been connected for centuries through ideas, faith, trade and culture. Today, to infuse that historic flow with new energy for the future, I wish to present the ‘Ganga-Mahakam Vision’,” the Prime Minister said.
The roadmap is built around five key pillars, civilisational connect, shared development, security and strategic trust, maritime prosperity, and strengthening the voice of the Global South.
Under the civilisational pillar, PM Modi proposed launching an India-Indonesia Civilizational Dialogue to further deepen historical and cultural ties.
Highlighting shared development, he said both nations would work together to complement each other’s growth and development aspirations.
On security cooperation, the Prime Minister called for taking defence ties to new heights, identifying terrorism, cyber threats and maritime security as key areas for enhanced collaboration.
“India and Indonesia’s Strategic Trust will become a pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific,” he said.
Focusing on maritime cooperation, PM Modi said both countries would transform their shared maritime geography into a source of shared prosperity.
“From Sabang to Great Nicobar, from the Malacca Gateway to the Indo-Pacific, we will create new opportunities for connectivity, logistics, blue economy, maritime security and trade resilience,” he said.
As part of the fifth pillar, PM Modi said India and Indonesia would work together to strengthen the voice of the Global South and advocate for a more inclusive and representative global order.
“We will work for a world order where development is inclusive, technology is accessible, and global governance is just and representative,” he said.
Calling the partnership vital for regional stability, PM Modi said India and Indonesia’s growing cooperation would contribute to the stability of the Indo-Pacific while reinforcing the interests of developing nations.
“Our partnership is the stability of the Indo-Pacific, the strength of the Global South and a testimony of trust for the world’s future,” he said.
During the visit, the Prime Minister also signed the official Guest Book, marking another milestone in the deepening bilateral relationship and the shared democratic values between the two nations.
