Indonesia and India have moved to formalize a strategic partnership focused on the joint development of ports in Sabang and the Andaman Islands, aiming to strengthen maritime connectivity across the Indo-Pacific.
The agreement was reaffirmed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during high-level talks in Jakarta, marking a significant step in bilateral infrastructure cooperation.
The development underscores a growing emphasis on securing critical trade routes through coordinated port infrastructure.
By linking Sabang, located at the northern tip of Sumatra, with India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the two nations seek to create a more resilient logistics network.
This alignment is particularly relevant for traders monitoring shipping risk and potential disruptions in the Strait of Malacca and surrounding waters.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Jakarta is the first leg of a broader three-nation diplomatic tour designed to expand India’s strategic footprint in Southeast Asia.