Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defense of Indonesia Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the 3rd India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. They reaffirmed the long-standing strategic partnership and deepening bilateral defence cooperation.
Both Ministers recalled the visit of President of Indonesia Mr Prabowo Subianto to India as the Chief Guest of Republic Day Celebrations 2025. They also recalled the participation of 352 personnel from the Indonesian Armed Forces in the Republic Day Celebrations.
India and Indonesia reiterated the importance of maintaining a free, open, peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, guided by international law and respect for sovereignty. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation through multilateral frameworks such as Indian Ocean Rim Association under India's chairmanship and committed to enhancing practical cooperation in maritime domain awareness, cyber resilience, and joint operational readiness. The Dialogue reaffirmed the strong foundation of bilateral defence cooperation, including the Defence Cooperation Agreement and the work of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee. Indonesia appreciated India's proposal to establish a Joint Defence Industry Cooperation Committee to further strengthen collaboration in areas such as technology transfer, joint R&D, certification harmonization, and supply-chain linkages.
India and Indonesia highlighted the progress in joint exercises across land, maritime, and air forces, including Super Garuda Shield, Garuda Shakti, Samudra Shakti, MILAN, and upcoming Air Manoeuvre Exercises. Both sides agreed to continue officer exchanges, joint training programs, and visits to defence education institutions to promote interoperability and knowledge sharing.
Both countries reiterated their commitment to maritime security, including coordination in the Indian Ocean. Indonesia welcomed India's initiatives, emphasizing cooperation within ASEAN-led ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus and other structures.
India's experience in submarine development and supply-chain management, including Scorpene-class programs, was acknowledged as highly valuable for Indonesia's future plans. Both countries also discussed collaboration in defence medicine and pharmaceuticals, including joint research, technology transfer, and training programs to strengthen military health resilience.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a just and lasting peace in Palestine, and acknowledged opportunities for cooperation in humanitarian assistance, post conflict reconstruction, and multilateral peace efforts. Indonesia reaffirmed its readiness to contribute peacekeeping personnel to Gaza under UN Mandate.
India announced gifting of horses and ceremonial carriage to Indonesia from Indian Army's Remount Veterinary Corps. Both Ministers expressed their satisfaction with the Dialogue's outcomes and the need to continue high-level exchanges, practical cooperation, and structured management across multiple areas of defence and security, thereby contributing to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
This information was posted on November 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM by PIB Delhi, Release ID: 2195269.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue: Bilateral dialogue between the Defence Ministers of India and Indonesia to strengthen defence ties.
New Delhi: Location of the 3rd India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue.
ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific: Regional framework for cooperation referenced in the dialogue.
Indian Ocean Rim Association: Multilateral framework for enhanced cooperation under India's Chairmanship.
Defence Cooperation Agreement: Agreement between India and Indonesia strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri & his Indonesian counterpart
co-chair 3rd India-Indonesia Defence
Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi; Agree to
further deepen defence ties
India and Indonesia reiterate the importance of a free,
open, peaceful & prosperous Indo-Pacific, guided by
international law & respect for sovereignty
Posted On: 27 NOV 2025 2:00PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defense of Indonesia Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-
chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on November 27, 2025,
reaffirming the long-standing strategic partnership and deepening bilateral defence cooperation.
The two Ministers recalled the visit of President of Indonesia Mr Prabowo Subianto to India as the
Chief Guest of Republic Day Celebrations 2025. They affirmed that the productive and wide-ranging
discussions between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Subianto during the visit, and
outcomes have led to further strengthening of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership. They also recalled the participation of 352 personnel from the Indonesian Armed Forces
in the Republic Day Celebrations.
Key Outcomes & Highlights:Strategic Outlook on Indo-Pacific Peace and Security: India and Indonesia reiterated the
importance of maintaining a free, open, peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, guided
by international law and respect for sovereignty. Noting that the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-
Pacific and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative share relevant fundamental principles,
Indonesia reiterated that India remains a key partner in promoting peace and cooperation in the
region. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation through multilateral frameworks such as
Indian Ocean Rim Association under India's chairmanship. Both countries committed to
enhancing practical cooperation in maritime domain awareness, cyber resilience, and joint
operational readiness.
Defence Cooperation and Industry Collaboration: The Dialogue reaffirmed the strong
foundation of bilateral defence cooperation, including the Defence Cooperation Agreement and
the work of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee. Indonesia appreciated India’s proposal
to establish a Joint Defence Industry Cooperation Committee to further strengthen collaboration
in areas such as technology transfer, joint R&D, certification harmonisation, and supply-chain
linkages.
Military-to-Military Engagements: India and Indonesia highlighted the progress in joint
exercises across land, maritime, and air forces, including Super Garuda Shield, Garuda Shakti,
Samudra Shakti, MILAN, and upcoming Air Manoeuvre Exercises. Both sides agreed to
continue officer exchanges, joint training programs, and visits to defence education institutions
to promote interoperability and knowledge sharing.
Maritime Security and Multilateral Cooperation: Both countries reiterated their
commitment to maritime security, including coordination in the Indian Ocean. Indonesia
welcomed India’s initiatives, emphasising cooperation within ASEAN-led ASEAN Defence
Ministers’ Meeting-Plus and other structures.Defence Technology, Submarine Capability, and Medical Cooperation: India’s experience
in submarine development and supply-chain management, including Scorpene-class programs,
was acknowledged as highly valuable for Indonesia’s future plans. Both countries also
discussed collaboration in defence medicine and pharmaceuticals, including joint research,
technology transfer, and training programs to strengthen military health resilience.
Support for International Peace and Humanitarian Efforts: Both countries reaffirmed their
commitment to a just and lasting peace in Palestine, and acknowledged opportunities for
cooperation in humanitarian assistance, post conflict reconstruction, and multilateral peace
efforts. Indonesia reaffirmed its readiness to contribute peacekeeping personnel to Gaza under
UN Mandate.
India announced gifting of horses and ceremonial carriage to Indonesia from Indian Army’s Remount
Veterinary Corps.
Both Ministers expressed their satisfaction with the Dialogue’s outcomes and the need to continue
high-level exchanges, practical cooperation, and structured management across multiple areas of
defence and security, thereby contributing to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific
region.VK/Savvy
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