Archive · 28 Oct 2025
India's CDS Chauhan, Indonesian Minister Boost Defence Ties
India's top defence official, General Anil Chauhan, visited Indonesia to meet with their Defence Minister, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin.
They talked about ways for India and Indonesia to work together better on defence.
This includes training Indonesian doctors to help soldiers and exploring how their defense companies can collaborate.
General Chauhan's visit is part of an effort to make the friendship and security between the two countries even stronger.
This meeting also follows up on discussions that happened when Indonesia's President visited India.
India's CDS General Anil Chauhan met with Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Jakarta.
Discussions focused on enhancing defence cooperation, including military medicine training for Indonesian doctors.
The visit aims to further intensify robust defence ties between India and Indonesia.
General Chauhan will also meet with Indonesian military chiefs and visit defence industry establishments.
The meeting follows up on defence outcomes from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's state visit to India in January 2025.
- Who
- India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
- What
- Discussed enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, including military medicine training and defence industry collaboration.
- When
- Tuesday (during General Chauhan's official visit from October 26-31)
- Where
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Why
- To further intensify and deepen the robust defence ties between the two Comprehensive Strategic Partners.
- Date of Meeting
- Tuesday
- Location
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Indian Representative
- General Anil Chauhan (Chief of Defence Staff)
- Indonesian Representative
- Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Defence Minister)
- CDS Chauhan's Visit Dates
- October 26-31
- Key Discussion Areas
- Military medicine training, defence industry cooperation
- Follow-up Visit
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's state visit to India in January 2025