Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue with Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in New Delhi today. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said the two ministers will review regional security developments, discuss multilateral issues and explore new areas to deepen bilateral defence cooperation.
The Indonesian minister is on a two-day visit to India from November 26 to 27. The ministry noted that the visit reflects the growing momentum in India-Indonesia defence engagement and signals a shared commitment to expand the partnership. This interaction comes months after the President of Indonesia’s visit to India in January, further reinforcing the strategic importance both countries attach to defence ties.
India and Indonesia have been discussing the deal for a long time. The issue was discussed in detail during a high-level visit in January this year when top Indonesian political and military leadership was in New Delhi.
