Rajnath Singh and Indonesia's Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chair 3rd India–Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on 27 November 2025.
Summary
The ministers recalled Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit as Chief Guest at Republic Day 2025, when 352 Indonesian Armed Forces personnel took part in the celebrations. They reiterated support for a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific guided by international law, noting shared principles between the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. They reviewed joint exercises including Super Garuda Shield, Garuda Shakti, Samudra Shakti and MILAN, and agreed to continue officer exchanges and joint training.
Key facts
- Event
- 3rd India–Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue, New Delhi
- Co-chairs
- Rajnath Singh; Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
- Partnership
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Republic Day 2025 Chief Guest
- President Prabowo Subianto
- Exercises mentioned
- Super Garuda Shield, Garuda Shakti, Samudra Shakti, MILAN
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who co-chaired the 3rd India–Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 27 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
Indonesia's Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the dialogue with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.
'Garuda Shakti' and 'Samudra Shakti', reviewed at the November 2025 defence dialogue, are joint exercises between India and:
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Correct answer: A — Indonesia
PIB listed Super Garuda Shield, Garuda Shakti, Samudra Shakti and MILAN among India–Indonesia military engagements.