The distance between India and Indonesia is a little over 3,000 kilometers. The two countries are separated by the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca.
The countries share a long history, with the first recorded interaction between the two taking place in the 4th century BC. There are also strong cultural ties between the two nations, with around 4 million Indonesians of Indian descent.
The two economies are closely linked, with Indonesia being India’s 10th-largest trading partner. Bilateral …