<h1>India and Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties and Trade, Sign Agreements on Maritime Security and Digital Cooperation.</h1> India and Indonesia have agreed to enhance their defense and trade relations, focusing on joint defense manufacturing, supply chains, and maritime security. During discussions between the Indian Prime Minister and the Indonesian President, five agreements were signed covering health, maritime security, culture, and digital cooperation. Both nations committed to upholding peace and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing freedom of navigation. They also plan to collaborate on FinTech, AI, and energy. The talks highlighted Indonesia's role in ASEAN and welcomed its BRICS membership. The Indonesian President attended India's Republic Day celebrations, marking a significant bilateral engagement.