India, Indonesia boost defence cooperation with DCA ratification, cadet exchanges between Naval Academies
India and Indonesia have taken a significant step forward in their strategic partnership, strengthening defence and maritime cooperation through key agreements and initiatives. The two nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties with the ratification of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and agreed to enhance collaboration through cadet exchanges between their Naval Academies.
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Additionally, both countries emphasised the importance of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) in driving defence modernization and shared expertise.
Notably, at the invitation of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto paid a State Visit to India from January 23-26. He also attended the celebrations of the 76th Republic Day of India as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including several Ministers as well as Senior Officials of the Indonesian government and a business delegation, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.
The press release further said that the two countries had adopted the "Shared Vision of India-Indonesia on Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific" in 2018. The two leaders reaffirmed that India and Indonesia as maritime neighbours and strategic partners must continue to
