Jakarta, Indonesia, July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled a five-point plan to further strengthen ties between India and Indonesia, calling it the “Ganga-Mahakam Vision” for a prosperous future for coming generations.
Addressing a joint session of the Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi said, “Like the currents of the Ganga and the Mahakam, our civilizations have been connected for centuries through ideas, faith, trade, and culture. Today, to infuse that historic flow with new energy for the future, I wish to present the ‘Ganga-Mahakam Vision’ before you all. This vision does not limit our partnership merely to current aspirations and needs; it paves the way for peace, prosperity, security, and shared progress for future generations.”
The five-point roadmap proposed by the Prime Minister focuses on civilizational ties, shared development, security and strategic trust, maritime prosperity, and strengthening the voice of the Global South.
“We will make our shared history the fuel for strengthening the future. For this, I propose that we begin the India-Indonesia Civilizational Dialogue,” PM Modi said.
On shared development, he said the two countries would stand shoulder to shoulder in advancing mutual progress.
“We will take defense and security cooperation to new heights. We will strengthen our national capabilities,” the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi identified terrorism, cyber threats, and maritime security challenges as key areas for bilateral cooperation.
“India and Indonesia’s strategic trust will become a pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific,” he said.
On maritime prosperity, the Prime Minister said the two countries would transform their shared maritime geography into shared maritime prosperity.
“From Sabang to Great Nicobar, from the Malacca Gateway to the Indo-Pacific, we will create new opportunities for connectivity, logistics, the blue economy, maritime security, and trade resilience,” he said.
Speaking about the role of the Global South, PM Modi said the two nations would work together to advance the aspirations of developing countries and “work for a world order where development is inclusive, technology is accessible, and global governance is just and representative.”
“Our partnership is the stability of the Indo-Pacific, the strength of the Global South, and a testament of trust for the world’s future,” he said.
The Prime Minister urged Indonesia to join India in realizing the vision and elevating the bilateral relationship to new heights.
PM Modi also signed the official guest book, marking another significant moment in the deepening of bilateral ties and the shared democratic values that unite the two nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day state visit to Indonesia. (ANI)
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