The
President of Indonesia, H. E. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono welcomed the Prime
Minister of India H. E. Dr. Manmohan Singh on an official visit to Indonesia from
10 to 12 October 2013. This is the first
bilateral visit to Indonesia by H. E. Dr. Manmohan Singh; earlier, he had
visited Indonesia for the Asian-African Summit and the Commemoration of the
Golden Jubilee of the Asian-African Conference of 1955, held in Bandung in
April 2005 and for the 9th ASEAN-India Summit and the 6th
East Asia Summit in November 2011. The two Leaders held extensive talks on
bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest on 11 October 2013.
2. The Leaders acknowledged that
both India and Indonesia were friendly neighbours, have close historical and
cultural contacts, a shared commitment to the values of democracy, pluralism
and diversity, and as large, dynamic economies with strong complementarities
and common challenges, were natural partners.
3. The Leaders noted that the development in the
relationship had acquired a new momentum following the establishment of a
Strategic Partnership during the State Visit of the President of Indonesia H.
E. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to India in November 2005 and received a fillip
after the adoption of a Joint
Statement for defining the 'Vision for the India- Indonesia New Strategic Partnership
over the coming
decade' during the visit of the
President of Indonesia to India in January 2011.
4. The Leaders
agreed to adopt a five-pronged initiative for strengthening the Strategic
Partnership with the objective of taking the robust, multifaceted cooperation
to even greater heights.
I. Strategic Engagement
5. The
President of Indonesia and the Prime Minister of India agreed to hold Annual Summits, including on the
margins of multilateral events. They stressed the importance of continuing
regular bilateral consultations through the robust architecture of dialogue in
place, including the Ministerial and Working Group Mechanisms. They expressed
satisfaction at the regular convening of the Joint Commission Meeting and the
launch of Foreign Office Consultations. It was agreed to hold the Joint
Commission Meeting on an annual basis. They directed the two Foreign Ministries to continue to hold
regular consultations on bilateral, regional, multilateral and international
issues and to coordinate cooperation activities. The Leaders noted that the
sectoral Joint Working Groups on Education, Tourism, Coal, Oil and Gas,
Agriculture, Counter Terrorism and Science & Technology were functioning
well and had come up with concrete outcomes. They urged them to focus on
time-bound implementation of the agreed measures to boost sectoral cooperation.
6. The Leaders
noted with satisfaction that regular exchange of delegations between the two
Parliaments have helped in sharing views, experiences and best practices. They
encouraged regular exchange of visits by judicial institutions, Election
Commissions and political parties, which would contribute to the further
strengthening of bilateral ties and democratic values. They welcomed the
signing of Memorandum of Understanding for International Cooperation on
Combating Corruption between the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) of India
and the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) of Indonesia.
7. The Leaders welcomed
the constitution of the India-Indonesia Eminent Persons Group (EPG) and
tasked the Group to prepare, within a year, a Vision Document 2025 for India-Indonesia
relations. In
this regard, they welcomed the agreed Terms of Reference to constitute the EPG
and directed an early meeting of the Group.
8. The Leaders
acknowledged the increasing intensity of collaboration between the Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO) and the National Institute of Aeronautics and
Space of Indonesia (LAPAN). They encouraged LAPAN and ISRO to expedite the
conclusion of the Inter-Governmental
Framework Agreement on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for
Peaceful Purposes with a broader scope to replace the 2002 MoU on Cooperation
in the field of Outer Space Research and Development, as well as the Agreement on Transfer of Title of the Integrated
Biak Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TTC) Station, and the Implementing
Agreement for the Utilisation of the Biak TTC Facility for ISRO’s Satellite and
Launch Vehicles Programmes. Indonesia welcomed India’s offer of further
up-gradation of the Biak TTC - to receive data from its OceanSat and
ResourceSat satellites that have applications in hydrography, weather
forecasting, disaster management, crop forecasting and resource mapping; and
training programmes for Indonesian officials at the Center for Space Science
Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), under ASEAN-India Space
Cooperation project. ISRO and LAPAN would work towards launch of Indonesian
micro satellites into space using Indian launch vehicles.
9. The two
sides agreed to renew the Agreement on Cooperation regarding the Utilisation of
Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes.
II. Defence and
Security Cooperation
10. The Leaders
reaffirmed that India and Indonesia as strategic partners and maritime
neighbours with a common interest in the maintenance of regional peace and
security must work to further strengthen and broaden the already robust defence
cooperation. They noted with satisfaction that the commencement of the Defence
Ministers’ Dialogue and regular convening of the Joint Defence Cooperation
Committee (JDCC) Meetings and Staff Talks established between the Armies and the Navies of the
two countries have resulted in enhancement of defence cooperation between the
two countries. The two sides agreed to enhance exchanges between their
respective Air Forces, including the establishment of Staff Talks,
as necessary. They
also agreed to continue sharing of information
and intelligence, as well as to increase the frequency of exchanges, training
and joint exercises, including among Special Forces. They decided to explore
collaboration in sale and co-production of defence equipment, mutually agreed defence-related
research activities and training and capacity building cooperation between both
sides.
11. The
two sides agreed to establish linkages between the Center for UN Peacekeeping
(CUNPK) of India and the Indonesia Peace and Security Center (IPSC) on United
Nations Peacekeeping.
12. They stressed
the importance of closer collaboration on capacity building and exchange of
best practices in
the field of maritime security and hold joint exercises. They also
agreed to enhance the existing cooperation
and capacity building in
the fields of hydrography, joint
surveys, and
maritime domain awareness.
13. The Leaders noted that the completion of ratification
procedure of the Extradition Treaty and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal
Matters signed between the two countries in 2011 would strengthen juridical
cooperation. The two sides shall explore the possibility to
establish cooperation on the issue of transfer of sentenced persons.
14. Recognizing the common threats to
national security from global terrorism and other transnational crimes, the Leaders resolved to significantly enhance bilateral
cooperation in combating terrorism, terrorist financing, money laundering, arms
smuggling,
trafficking in human beings, and cyber crime. They reiterated the shared commitment to enhance liaison between
the intelligence and law enforcement agencies of both countries and to provide
each other with assistance, where needed, to fight these menaces. They commended
the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, which has met regularly. They
welcomed the signing of the MoU on Combating Illicit Trafficking in Narcotics, Drugs,
Psychotropic Substances and its Precursors. They directed relevant Agencies
from both sides to launch a dialogue on cyber security issues.
15. The
Leaders directed officials to work towards a comprehensive action plan on
security cooperation.
16. The Leaders welcomed the signing of the MoU on Cooperation in Disaster
Management, which will institutionalize regular joint exercises, training
cooperation and exchange of delegations to share experiences and best
practices, thus augmenting capacities to respond to natural disasters in a more
efficient and effective way.
III. Comprehensive
Economic Partnership
17. The Leaders expressed satisfaction at the
growing trade and investment ties between India and Indonesia and expressed confidence in achieving the
bilateral trade target of US$ 25 billion by 2015. They welcomed the commitment
of ASEAN and India during the meeting of the 11th ASEAN Economic
Minister-India Consultations in Brunei in August 2013 to sign the ASEAN-India
Trade-in-Services Agreement and
ASEAN-India Investment Agreement and noted
that following up on that commitment, the Agreements would be signed on the
sidelines of the 9th WTO Ministerial Conference to be held in Bali
from 3-6 December 2013. The Leaders directed an early launch of negotiations on
an India-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) that
would build upon the ASEAN-India FTA by bringing more depth and coverage.
18. The Leaders desired the early convening
of the 2nd meeting
of Biennial Trade Ministers’ Forum (BTMF) and the inaugural meeting
of the Energy Forum. These Forums should foster continuous dialogue on economic
policies with an aim to remove impediments to trade and investment.
19. The Leaders welcomed the meeting between prominent
business leaders from both sides for the India-Indonesia CEOs’ Forum in Jakarta
on 10 October 2013. They urged the CEOs’ Forum to hold regular dialogue and
provide the Leaders with their candid and constructive advice on measures to
further enhance bilateral trade and investment relations.
20. The Leaders agreed
to establish a High-Level Task Force to effectively
monitor
implementation of Business-to-Business MoUs; facilitate investment in each
other’s national infrastructure development plans, including through PPP mode;
and identify specific projects for joint investment in India, Indonesia or
third countries. They encouraged the relevant Ministries, Agencies, Research
Associations and Think Tanks to work together on organizing regular seminars,
workshops and business exploration tours, especially focusing on micro, small
and medium industries. They urged relevant
Ministries to expedite the negotiations of the MoU on Cooperation in Roads,
Highways and Transport Sector to provide an enabling framework for investment
in each other’s road transport and highways sector.
21. The Leaders also stressed that bilateral
cooperation on standards and conformance is important to facilitate trade
between the two countries. In this regard, the Indonesian National
Standardization Agency (BSN) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) should
intensify work towards an MoU on Standardisation and Conformity Assessment
Cooperation. Both
India and Indonesia agreed to cooperate in promotion of energy efficiency
technologies, new and renewable energy technologies, with the shared aspiration
to ensure energy security.
22. With a view to facing the challenges in
food security, the Leaders encouraged the implementation of recommendations of
the Joint Working Group on Agriculture and the Joint Technical Committee on
Fisheries in a holistic manner. They directed that steps be taken to provide mutual
access facilitation for agro-products, fish and fishery products and called for collaboration in
the areas of joint research, technology development, capacity building and exchange
of scientists.
23. The Leaders welcomed the signing of the
MoU on Health Cooperation that would pave the way for closer collaboration in
tackling common health challenges. They
also directed both sides to expand mutually beneficial
cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector. They also agreed that both
countries forge closer cooperation in generic medication. Noting that
both countries
faced common development challenges of poverty alleviation, child protection, women empowerment, environmental conservation, and
urbanization-related
issues, they urged both sides to continue discussions to
address these challenges.
24. The
Leaders highlighted the importance of food security for the peoples of both
countries and agreed to work together and with other partners towards concrete
actions in food security mechanisms, research and development and in international bodies.
25. The Leaders stressed the importance of
strengthening cooperation in the areas of science and technology and directed that
the Programme of
Cooperation be finalized at the earliest and to develop a road map for concrete
collaboration in the agreed areas of cooperation, such as biotechnology,
marine, agriculture, information and communication technology, health and
medicine, energy, disaster management, aeronautics and space technology.
26. Recognizing the significance of
connectivity for enhancement of trade and tourism, the Leaders welcomed the
agreement to establish direct flights by Batik Air and code sharing services between
Jet Airways and Garuda Indonesia.
They also encouraged promotion of direct shipping links and private sector investment in port
development projects, including through Public-Private Partnerships.
27. The Leaders noted the agreement
to establish a
Joint Working Group to promote cooperation in the fields of meteorology,
climatology, including climate variability and change, geophysics and early warning
of coastal hazards as well as related issues through development of science and
technology applications and creating disaster risk management community
effectively in a timely manner. Both sides agreed to work both bilaterally and
within the ASEAN framework for closer cooperation in the field of environmental
conservation and biodiversity preservation.
IV. Cultural and
People-to-People Links
28. The Leaders committed to build upon the close
historical and cultural links through promotion of art, literature, music and
dance under the Cultural Exchange Programme. Recognizing the popularity and
impact of films on the youth and in tourism promotion, the two sides agreed to
encourage cooperation between two film industries in production and
post-production activities.
29. The Leaders underscored the importance of
investment in education and human resource development to harness the youth dividend
that India and Indonesia enjoyed. Both sides agreed to work on the
institutionalization of university-to-university linkages to facilitate faculty
exchange, teachers’ training, double-degree programmes under the framework of
the Joint Working Group on Education. They agreed to establish Chairs for Indian
Studies in Indonesian Universities and for Indonesian Studies in Indian
Universities. They agreed to extend scholarships for studies in tourism and
hospitality sector, and promote familiarization trips for travel writers and
tour operators in a bid to promote tourism. They also agreed to expand the
scholarships offered to students by each other for both short-term training and
regular degree courses.
30. Indonesia
appreciated the inauguration of the Vocational Training Centre constructed by
the Indian side in Aceh, and
warmly welcomed the offer by India to establish another Vocational Training Centre in
Papua.
31. The
Leaders recognised the importance of Nalanda
University as an international institution of excellence, and welcomed the decision of the East
Asia Summit endorsing the Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the
Nalanda University. The Indonesian side expressed its desire to be
associated with the development of the Nalanda University.
32. The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy
of Administration (LBSNAA), India and National Institute of Public
Administration (NIPA),
Indonesia signed an MoU to institutionalize the ongoing training exchanges of
civil servants between the two countries.
33. Both sides agreed to enhance concrete cooperation
on youth and sports affairs,
including in the fields of sports science and technology, sports industry, and to promote
greater interaction among coaches, players, experts, and relevant Government
agencies.
V. Cooperation
in Responding to Common Challenges
34. The Leaders recalled the elevation of the
ASEAN-India relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership during the
ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit, held in New Delhi in December 2012. They
reiterated the commitment of the two countries to work towards realization of
the Vision Statement, adopted on that occasion. Both sides agreed to continue
close coordination in the ASEAN-related mechanisms such as the East Asia Summit
(EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus
(ADMM+). They also noted the outcomes of
the 2nd Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum, as a forum to strengthen
ASEAN sectoral bodies and to discuss important maritime issues.
35. The Indonesian side welcomed the
announcement by India of the appointment of an Ambassador of India to ASEAN.
36. Realizing that the international
community faced common challenges of increasing the momentum of global economic
recovery, both sides agreed that as key members of the international community,
India and Indonesia must work together effectively in fora like the UN, UNFCC,
WMO, WTO and the G-20 to help achieve consensus on common and collective
approaches to these important issues.
37. The Leaders noted that India and
Indonesia, as two large countries straddling the Indian Ocean, have a high
stake in ensuring the effectiveness of Indian Ocean Rim Association for
Regional Cooperation (IORARC) in promoting regional cooperation in the fields of Maritime Safety &
Security,
Trade and Investment Facilitation, Fisheries Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Academic and Science &
Technology Cooperation,
and Tourism Promotion and Cultural Exchanges; and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
(IONS). They welcomed the launch of India-Indonesia-Australia Trilateral Track
II Dialogue on Indian Ocean in New Delhi on 19 September 2013.
38. The President of Indonesia and the
Prime Minister of India
concluded their meeting with a reiteration of the strong commitment of India
and Indonesia, as two leading emerging nations and as Strategic Partners, of their resolve to work towards forging ever
closer links in politico-security, economic and socio-cultural spheres between
the two countries to ensure regional peace, progress and prosperity.
39. The
Prime Minister of India, H. E. Dr. Manmohan Singh expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the President of Indonesia, H. E. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the people of Indonesia for their exemplary warmth
and hospitality during the visit.
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