Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a three-day visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of a wider three-nation trip. He meets President Prabowo Subianto for talks on bilateral cooperation covering defence, trade and critical minerals, including nickel, with an emphasis on deepening ties between the two countries. Multiple outlets report that the discussions also address maritime security and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The visit highlights include cooperation on digital systems and public infrastructure. NDTV and Business Standard mention collaboration linked to India’s digital public infrastructure, and Business Standard also cites digital payments and healthcare cooperation as areas of engagement. NDTV additionally points to work related to UPI and broader digital partnerships, including AI.
News18 adds that Indonesia shows interest in collaborating with India on electronic voting machines (EVMs), citing India’s experience running large-scale electronic elections. After Indonesia, Modi is scheduled to travel to Australia and New Zealand for further strategic engagements, according to the reports.
