Several key agreements between India and Indonesia

• On July 7, 2026, several significant bilateral agreements were signed between India and Indonesia in Jakarta, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto.

• These agreements aim to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.

• Key areas of cooperation include defense, maritime security, space, health, education, agriculture, technology, disaster management, critical minerals, digital payments, election management, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

• These initiatives are expected to provide new momentum to the economic, technological, and strategic ties between the two countries.

• Under the defense cooperation framework, Indonesia signed an agreement with BrahMos Aerospace to procure India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system.

• Additionally, Indonesia has decided to integrate the Indian-developed Astra air-to-air missile into its defense system. This move will boost India's defense exports and further reinforce security and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

• Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Election Commission of India and the General Elections Commission of Indonesia.

• Under this agreement, India will provide technical assistance to develop Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) tailored to Indonesia's specific requirements.

• This initiative is considered a significant step towards making the electoral process more transparent, secure, and modern.