Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting

Source-This post on Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting is based on the article “India, Indonesia agree to enhance defence industry collaboration” published in “The Hindu” on 4th May 2024.

Why in the News?

Recently, the seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in New Delhi. Both nations agreed to enhance collaboration in areas of defence industry, maritime security and multilateral cooperation.

Key takeaways from the seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting

1. Expansion of Defence Cooperation- Both countries expressed satisfaction with the increasing scope of their defence cooperation between both the nations.

2. Defence Industry Collaboration: The meeting focussed on increasing the defence collaboration between Indian and Indonesian Defence firms. There was active involvement of Indian defense industry partners such as Bharat Forge, Mahindra Defence, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.

3. Maritime Security Collaboration: India and Indonesia emphasized cooperation in maritime security, considering their shared vision of the Indo-Pacific region.

4. Multilateral Cooperation: Both nations are actively involved in multilateral cooperation, featuring frequent high-level interactions. Indonesia’s significant role in India’s Act East Policy and the broader Indo-Pacific region was also highlighted.

5. Collaborative Goals: The collaboration aims to enhance domestic production, boost military capabilities, and strengthen ties between India and Indonesia. This joint effort addresses common security challenges and fosters strategic partnerships between the two nations.

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