Indonesia, India Vow to Deepen And Increase Maritime Cooperation

By Sudhi Ranjan Sen and Prima Wirayani

Jan 25, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Indonesia and India will step up their economic and defense cooperation as the South Asian nation seeks to position itself as a counterbalance to China in the region. 

The two nations decided to work jointly in the area of defense manufacturing and diversify their trade basket during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to New Delhi. 

Ties with Indonesia were crucial to promote a “rule-based order,” in the region, Indi…