Indonesian Navy Chief Holds Talks With Admiral Tripathi, CDS Chauhan To Deepen Maritime Ties And Address Challenges

The Indian Navy hosted a high-level Indonesian Navy delegation led by Admiral Muhammad Ali. Admiral Ali also visited key maritime establishments and had talks with CDS General Anil Chauhan.

Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff, Indonesian Navy, was received by his Indian counterpart Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns, New Delhi, on Monday.

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The Indian Navy hosted a high-level Indonesian Navy delegation led by Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, as part of the official visit accompanying Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade 2025. The visit, which aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, saw Admiral Ali holding separate talks with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday.  

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the discussions between Admiral Tripathi and Admiral Ali focused on advancing joint initiatives such as Exercise Samudra Shakti, strengthening operational collaboration, and addressing shared maritime challenges, including piracy and illegal activities at sea.

"Together, our navies are committed to enhancing maritime cooperation through increased interoperability, training, and robust information sharing to ensure security and stability in the shared maritime domain," the Indian Navy said in a post on 'X'.  

Adm Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff, #IndonesianNavy, was received by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns, New Delhi, on #27Jan 25.

The Principals engaged in interactions to deepen #maritimecooperation & strengthen the bond… pic.twitter.com/xSgeXpwlxX

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) January 27, 2025

Admiral Ali also visited key maritime establishments, including the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) and the Weapons and Electronics Systems and Engineering Establishment (WESEE), to enhance regional collaboration and maritime domain awareness. Additionally, he visited BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) and exchanged insights on bolstering bilateral cooperation in defence and strategy. 

The talks between General Chauhan and Admiral Ali focused on strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and ensuring a secure Indo-Pacific region.

PM Narendra Modi's Bilateral Talks With Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

The discussions came two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed their commitment to securing regional sea lanes. Their meeting addressed concerns over maritime security, particularly in light of China's increasing military assertiveness in the South China Sea.  

A joint statement following the Modi-Subianto meeting highlighted their agreement on positioning an Indonesian liaison officer at India's IFC-IOR in Gurugram, which was established in 2018 to monitor shipping traffic and regional developments. The two leaders also emphasised the importance of a full and effective code of conduct in the South China Sea, aligned with international laws. President Subianto welcomed India's interest in strengthening maritime security cooperation, particularly its engagement with regional mechanisms to safeguard crucial sea lanes of communication.  

Both leaders acknowledged the necessity of constant dialogue to enhance maritime safety and welcomed ongoing discussions on the White Shipping Information Exchange (WSIE) agreement.