Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh attended the Indonesia-India Business Forum in New Delhi
New Delhi, INDIA (DT) – Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, participated in the Indonesia-India Business Forum held in New Delhi.
The forum served as a platform to bolster economic ties and foster greater collaboration between the two nations. Dr. Singh emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations, highlighting the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships across various sectors.
The event witnessed discussions on key areas of cooperation, including trade, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Representatives from both Indonesian and Indian business communities exchanged ideas and explored opportunities for enhancing economic engagement. Dr. Singh reiterated India’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Indonesia and promoting greater economic integration between the two countries.
India and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1951. Both countries are neighbours, India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Indonesia along the Andaman Sea.
The Indian-Indonesian relationship stretches back for almost two millennia. In 1950, the first President of Indonesia, Sukarno, called upon the peoples of Indonesia and India to “intensify the cordial relations” that had existed between the two countries “for more than 1000 years” before they had been “disrupted” by colonial powers.
India has an embassy in Jakarta and Indonesia operates an embassy in Delhi. India regards Indonesia as a key member of ASEAN. Both nations had agreed to establish a strategic partnership. The two countries have significant bilateral trade.
India and Indonesia are among the largest democracies in the world. Both are member states of the G-20, the E7 (countries), the Non-aligned Movement, and the United Nations.