Narendra Modi began a three‑nation tour in Indonesia, arriving there as the first leg with a grand welcome.

According to gdelt, Modi said he was touched by President Prabowo Subianto's gesture of welcoming him at Jakarta airport. The two leaders are scheduled to hold discussions aimed at adding more momentum to the partnership across diverse sectors, gdelt reported. Times of India noted that the discussions will focus on defence, maritime cooperation and critical minerals. gdelt also reported that Modi and Prabowo will visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta. Hindu reported that Modi’s visit is his first bilateral visit to Indonesia since 2018, and that nearly 40 % of India’s maritime trade passes through the Strait of Malacca, which Indonesia sits at the gateway to. Times of India described Indonesia as a key partner for India’s supply chain and energy transition.

During the state visit, India and Indonesia signed 20 Memoranda of Understanding, zeenews.india.com reported. The MoUs cover defence, trade, technology, culture and other areas, and include an expansion of cooperation on the BrahMos missile system. A new Air‑to‑Air Missile Cooperation Agreement was also signed, zeenews.india.com added. Additional agreements address cooperation in minerals and steel technology and create a joint venture between Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and PT Krakatau Steel, zeenews.india.com reported.

The visit underscores ongoing collaboration between the two countries, which elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018, gdelt noted.