Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a three-day visit to Indonesia in Jakarta, where he is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto for bilateral talks aimed at expanding cooperation. Across the sources, the agenda centers on defence ties and economic cooperation, including the supply and development of critical minerals such as nickel. Talks also address areas of strategic and maritime interest, with emphasis on broader security cooperation.
The visit also features a technology and finance component. Sources report that India and Indonesia are expected to deepen collaboration on digital public infrastructure and related areas, including UPI (Unified Payments Interface), and also discuss digital payments and financial-market cooperation. NDTV additionally highlights cooperation in AI and defence manufacturing.
After Indonesia, Modi travels to Australia and New Zealand for further strategic engagements. While the wording varies by outlet—some stress minerals, others highlight digital cooperation—each describes a combined focus on defence, critical minerals, and digital/financial collaboration during the Indonesia leg of the trip.
