In a joint statement released Sunday, both countries backed an 'effective, substantive' Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.

India and Indonesia are set to negotiate a BrahMos missile deal while Jakarta shows interest in India's expertise in building aircraft carriers. The deal requires Russia's approval, as the BrahMos is a joint India-Russia venture.

Indonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health, maritime, security and digital sectors. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of India's Republic Day celebrations on Sunday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in New Delhi as the two countries signed cooperation agreements on health, defense, digital technology and maritime affairs to expand ties.

India and Indonesia have agreed to address technical trade barriers, according to Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto. Airlangga recently met with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the sidelines of the India-Indonesia CEOs forum in New Delhi.

Indonesia and India will step up their economic and defense cooperation as the South Asian nation seeks to position itself as a counterbalance to China in the region.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest for the Republic Day parade on Sunday, 75 years after President Sukarno was accorded the same honour at India’s first national day celebra