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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 7, 2026, for a state visit focused on strengthening strategic ties between Asia's two largest democracies.
The leaders signed defense agreements and a deal to jointly develop Sabang Port near the Strait of Malacca, a move intended to boost maritime connectivity and regional security as economic globalization faces headwinds.
This partnership matters because it deepens a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between neighbors critical for balancing power in the Indo-Pacific.
- Indonesia and India share a history of non-alignment diplomacy dating back to the 1950s Bandung Conference.
- Sabang Island was historically a major trading hub for the Dutch East Indies before becoming part of modern Indonesia.
- The Malacca Strait handles approximately 25% of all global maritime trade by volume annually.
