July 8, 2026 7:01 AM

India, Indonesia discuss BrahMos, deepen focus on critical minerals and UPI-QRIS integration during PM Modi’s visit

India and Indonesia discussed cooperation on the BrahMos missile system as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral defence ties, while also reviewing progress on integrating India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Indonesia’s QRIS digital payment platform and expanding collaboration in critical minerals and mining. Speaking at a special media briefing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs Secret...

July 8, 2026 6:27 AM

India, Indonesia sign Brahmos, Astra deals; to boost cooperation in critical minerals, agriculture

India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed key defence agreements, including cooperation on the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and ASTRA beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, as the two countries agreed to expand collaboration across defence, critical minerals, agriculture, digital connectivity and maritime security. A joint statement issued after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a fr...

July 8, 2026 5:11 AM

India, Indonesia call for decisive efforts to combat terrorism, seek action against globally proscribed terrorists

India and Indonesia have strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and called for decisive, coordinated international efforts to combat the threat in accordance with international law. In a joint statement issued after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the two leaders urged action against globally proscribed terrorists and terrorist organisations, including those designated under the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee...