New Delhi. 28 January 2025. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, the Indian Navy recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Indonesian Navy. This engagement underscores the growing defense and security collaboration between the two nations, which share common strategic interests and a long-standing history of maritime ties. Discussions during the visit focused on enhancing interoperability, joint exercises, information sharing, and exploring new avenues for naval cooperation to ensure regional stability and security.
Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, is on an official visit to India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying his Excellency President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade 2025. During his visit, Adm Muhammad Ali and Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, held bilateral interactions to deepen maritime cooperation and strengthen ties between the two-close maritime neighbours.
The Key areas of discussion between the two naval leaders included advancing joint initiatives like Exercise Samudra Shakti, strengthening operational collaboration, and addressing shared maritime challenges, including piracy and other illegal activities at sea.
The visit also includes engagements at key maritime establishments such as the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) and the Weapons and Electronics Systems and Engineering Establishment (WESEE), focusing on enhancing regional collaboration and maritime domain awareness. Adm Muhammad Ali also visited the BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) and exchanged ideas and insights on further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the area of defence and strategy.
Adm Muhammad Ali’s engagements with the Indian Navy and defence stakeholders reflect a shared commitment to fostering regional cooperation and ensuring a secure and peaceful maritime environment. The visit of the Indonesian Navy delegation to India marks another milestone in the deepening defense partnership between the two maritime neighbors. As both nations continue to bolster their naval cooperation, such engagements play a crucial role in fostering mutual trust, strengthening regional security frameworks, and addressing emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Moving forward, India and Indonesia are expected to expand their collaborative efforts through joint exercises, training programs, and strategic dialogues, reinforcing their commitment to a free, open, and secure maritime domain
