New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Minister of Defence of Republic of Indonesia General Prabowo Subianto and they expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries in spite of the limitations imposed by COVID 19.

Over a Telecon on January 21, They exchanged views on security situation in the region and the need for a free and open maritime order based on the rule of law.

They expressed satisfaction at further promoting defence ties between the two countries. The Ministers reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and expressed commitment to further elevate engagements between the Armed Forces under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Ministers agreed that both countries need to enhance cooperation in Defence Industry and Technology domain and look forward to even greater synergy in this field.