Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia, Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto, M.D.S., led the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defense Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi on 3rd May. They jointly acknowledged the broadening spectrum of defence collaboration between the two nations and expressed contentment. Both delegations assessed advancements in several bilateral defence initiatives discussed within the Working Groups on Defence Cooperation and Defence Industries Cooperation. In addition, the dignitaries identified means to enhance existing areas of collaboration especially in the field of defence industry ties, maritime security and multilateral cooperation.
During the visit, the Secretary General visited the DRDO headquarters in New Delhi as well as TATA Advanced Systems and L&T Defence facilities in Pune. He also held deliberations with other Indian defence industry partners like Bharat Forge, Mahindra Defence & Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and discussed ways to enhance defence industrial capabilities through cooperation in research and joint production.
During the visit, he also called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan. The Secretary General is in India from May 2 to 04. He laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, according to a Defence Ministry statement.
India and Indonesia, bound by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, have forged a shared vision of the Indo-Pacific. This partnership, marked by close cooperation in bilateral and multilateral arenas, including frequent high-level interactions, is a testament to our shared commitment. Indonesia’s role as a key partner in India’s Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific region further strengthens our collective vision.
Team BharatShakti
