Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Indonesia is expected to produce a series of strategic agreements spanning defence, critical minerals, maritime infrastructure and election technology, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
The anticipated outcomes come as New Delhi and Jakarta seek to expand their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a sharper focus on security cooperation, resilient supply chains and connectivity in the Indo-Pacific. Defence collaboration and critical mineral security are expected to dominate the bilateral agenda.
Defence cooperation expected to expand
Sources said Indonesia has decided to procure India’s Astra air-to-air missiles following what they described as the missile’s performance during Operation Sindoor.
They also said India will assist Indonesia in developing electronic voting machines tailored to its electoral requirements. The move is being seen as an endorsement of India’s election management model.
The two sides are also expected to expand defence cooperation around the BrahMos missile system. According to the sources, India will support Indonesia by supplying additional batteries for its existing BrahMos inventory.
Critical minerals and Sabang port among key focus areas
The sources said India plans to invest in manufacturing facilities for steel, nickel and rare earth permanent magnets in Indonesia. The proposed investments are aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical minerals.
Another major proposal under discussion is the joint development of Sabang port. The port overlooks the Strait of Malacca and is located around 100 miles from India’s Great Nicobar port project.
PM Modi, Prabowo hold bilateral meeting
Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accompanied the Prime Minister during the meeting.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The two leaders greeted each other with a handshake before the Prime Minister signed the visitors’ book.
#WATCH | Prime Minister @narendramodi received a grand ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, marking the beginning of his official engagements.
The occasion reflects the warmth of India-Indonesia ties as children and people lined the route to catch a glimpse… pic.twitter.com/hfwyyCSdK9
— DD News (@DDNewslive) July 7, 2026
In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs said the visit would advance the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and create fresh opportunities for cooperation across priority sectors.
“Prime Minister @narendramodi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The visit marks a significant step in advancing the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening new avenues for cooperation across priority sectors while reinforcing the deep trust, shared values and enduring friendship that bind the two countries,” the ministry said.
PM Modi also thanked President Prabowo for the reception.
“Thank you for the warm welcome at the Istana Merdeka,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
Thank you for the warm welcome at the Istana Merdeka! @prabowo pic.twitter.com/U6uLbk7aCr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2026
Strategic partnership and regional cooperation
PM Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation tour. His aircraft was escorted by Indonesian Air Force fighter jets as it entered the country’s airspace before he was received at the airport by President Prabowo and welcomed with a traditional cultural performance.
The July 6-8 visit is being undertaken at the invitation of President Prabowo. It is PM Modi’s fourth visit to Indonesia and the first bilateral visit since India and Indonesia elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018.
Ahead of the visit, the Prime Minister said the Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand tour would reinforce India’s regional engagement.
“My visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean, respectively, followed by New Zealand, will further strengthen India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision, as well as our outlook towards a free and open Indo-Pacific,” PM Modi said in his departure statement.
During the visit, PM Modi is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian diaspora and accompany President Prabowo to the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta.
Indonesia is India’s second-largest trading partner within ASEAN. Bilateral trade stood at USD 24.78 billion during the 2025-26 financial year, while more than 130 Indian companies have investments across sectors in Indonesia.
The two countries are also expected to discuss cooperation in critical minerals. According to the source material, Indonesia holds around 21 per cent of global nickel reserves and is a major producer of bauxite, copper and tin.