7th India-Indonesia Joint Defense Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi
Defense Secretary of India Giridhar Aramane and Secretary General, Ministry of Defense of Indonesia, Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto have co-chaired the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defense Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi on May 3, 2024.
Main points of the 7th meeting
- During the meeting, defense cooperation and defense industry between the two countries were discussed.
- Progress made on bilateral defense cooperation initiatives was also reviewed by the two Co-Chairs.
- Additionally, measures were identified to enhance existing areas of cooperation, particularly in the areas of defense industry relations, maritime security and multilateral cooperation.
Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto’s visit to India
- Toufanto is to visit India on May 2, 2024. He paid tribute to the martyred heroes by paying floral tributes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.
- During the visit Toufanto visited DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi as well as Tata Advanced Systems and L&T defense establishments in Pune.
- He also held discussions with Indian defense industry partners such as Bharat Forge, Mahindra Defense and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
- Discussed ways to improve defense industrial capabilities through cooperation in research and joint production.
Relations between India and Indonesia
- Both countries are important partners of each other economically, strategically and culturally.
- In 2005, the two countries established a strategic partnership, leading to increased economic, security and cultural cooperation. The partnership is currently characterized by close cooperation in bilateral and multilateral areas, including frequent high-level talks. Indonesia is an important partner of India’s Act East Policy and in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Bilateral trade and investment relations between India and Indonesia are strong. Indonesia is a major trading partner of India.
- Indonesia is a major source of crude oil and natural gas supplies to India. Both countries also cooperate in the energy sector.
- Defense and security cooperation between India and Indonesia is growing, including joint military exercises and arms purchases.
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