She talked about the historical, cultural, and economic ties that bind Indonesia and India and argued that there is a need to recognise the shared values and mutual interests that form the foundation of India-Indonesia partnership. [...] Delving into the intricacies of the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Indo- Pacific region and its ramifications for Indonesia and India, Ambassador Saran advocated for strengthening strategic cooperation in key areas such as trade, defence, and maritime security to ensure stability and prosperity in the region. [...] The role of the Indonesian military in the state is crucial. [...] The bilateral trade between India and Indonesia was US$ less than US$3 billion in 2000 which increased to US$ 14.2 billion in 2010 and further to USD 38.85 Billion in 2022-23. [...] The focus of the work programme of RIS is to promote South- South Cooperation and collaborate with developing countries in multilateral negotiations in various forums.
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