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India, Indonesia elevate ties

News:

India and Indonesia has elevated their bilateral relationship to Comprehensive Stategic Partnership.

Important facts:

Prime Minster Narendra Modi has recently made his first ever visit to Indonesia.
He observed that India’s Act East Policy and the vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in the Region) matched Indonesia’s Maritime Fulcrum Vision.
Major takeaways from the visit:
- Fifteen agreements are signed, including one to boost defence cooperation and freedom of navigation in the Indo-pacific region
- Free of cost visas for Indonesian citizens up to thirty days was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Maritime security and safety was discussed.