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India is a strong advocate of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. India believes in freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. India is a nation that follows the path of development, not expansionism – Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, At Indonesian Parliament
In his remarks, Modi touched upon the various facets of India-Indonesia ties since the 1950s, including how the two countries played a key role in the famous Bandung Conference of 1955, and said that “unlimited opportunities” are waiting for the two sides in many sectors.
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India pursues a path of development, not expansionism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Indonesian parliament on June 7, Tuesday, amid growing concerns in South East Asia over China’s expansionist behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region.
In his address to the lawmakers that included President Prabowo Subianto and top ministers, Modi called for further expansion of ties between the two nations and said the world will witness history in the making when 140 crore people of India and Indonesia’s 29 crore citizens march together for shared prosperity.
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“India is a strong advocate of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. India believes in freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific,” the prime minister said.
“India is a nation that follows the path of development, not expansionism,” he said against the backdrop of rising concerns in South East Asia over China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in the South China Sea and beyond.
In his remarks, Modi touched upon the various facets of India-Indonesia ties since the 1950s, including how the two countries played a key role in the famous Bandung Conference of 1955, and said that “unlimited opportunities” are waiting for the two sides in many sectors.
The 1955 Bandung Conference, hosted by Indonesia, brought together leaders from 29 Asian and African countries to promote world peace and advance cooperation among newly independent nations. It is widely regarded as laying the foundation for the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War.
Strengthening Historical And Strategic Ties
“For India and Indonesia, the sea has never represented distance. It has always been a bridge between our nations and remains central to our shared future,” Modi said in his address.