<h1>India and Indonesia Boost Ties with Defense, Trade, and Maritime Security Agreements; Welcome Indonesia's BRICS Membership.</h1> India and Indonesia have agreed to enhance their bilateral ties, focusing on defense manufacturing and supply chains, during talks between Indian Prime Minister and the Indonesian President. The discussions emphasized the importance of a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, with a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation. A new maritime security agreement aims to bolster cooperation in crime prevention and search and rescue operations. Both nations aim to diversify trade and enhance cooperation in FinTech, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. The talks also covered maritime security, cyber security, counter-terrorism, and welcomed Indonesia's BRICS membership.