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India Bids Farewell to Indonesia's Ambassador, Celebrates Deepening Strategic Ties

The Ministry of External Affairs hosted a farewell dinner for Indonesia's outgoing Ambassador to India, Ina Krisnamurthi, with ASEAN country heads in attendance. Secretary (East) P Kumaran thanked the ambassador for her role in strengthening bilateral relations, which are at a high point under a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two nations share millennia-old cultural, commercial, and historical links, including a joint colonial history and post-independence solidarity. Relations have rapidly developed across political, security, defence, and cultural fields since India's 'Act East' policy.

Key Points: India Hosts Farewell for Indonesia's Ambassador Ina Krisnamurthi

  • Farewell dinner hosted by MEA
  • ASEAN heads of mission in attendance
  • Ties underpinned by Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
  • Relations expanded into defence & strategy
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MEA hosts farewell dinner for Indonesia's outgoing Ambassador to India Ina Krisnamurthi

MEA Secretary P Kumaran bids farewell to Ambassador Ina Krisnamurthi, highlighting strengthened India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

"thanked Ambassador Krisnamurthi for her valuable contributions towards further strengthening India-Indonesia bilateral ties - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, March 11

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary P Kumaran on Wednesday bid farewell to Indonesia's Ambassador, Ina Krisnamurthi, at a dinner attended by ASEAN country heads.

Kumaran thanked Krisnamurthi for strengthening India-Indonesia ties and wished her success.

In a post on X, MEA said, "Secretary (East) Shri P Kumaran hosted a dinner to bid farewell to Indonesia's Ambassador, Ms. Ina Krisnamurthi, with the Heads of Mission of ASEAN countries in attendance. Secretary (East) thanked Ambassador Krisnamurthi for her valuable contributions towards further strengthening India-Indonesia bilateral ties and wished her success in her future endeavours."

The relationship between India and Indonesia has reached a high point, underpinned by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (elevated in 2018). Ambassador Krisnamurthi, who assumed office in November 2021, has served during a pivotal era for these ties, which have recently expanded into critical defence and strategic domains.

India and Indonesia share two-millennia old close cultural and commercial contacts. Hindu, Buddhist and later Muslim faith traveled to Indonesia from the shores of India. The stories from the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata form a source of Indonesian folk art and dramas.

The shared culture, colonial history and post-independence goals of political sovereignty, economic self-sufficiency and independent foreign policy are unifying factors of the bilateral relationship, as per a statement by the Consulate General of India in Medan, Indonesia.

The struggle against colonial powers and a similar ethos of democratic traditions, pluralist culture, and progressive leadership are some of the common strands connecting India and Indonesia. President Sukarno of Indonesia was the Guest of Honour during the first Republic Day of India in 1950.

Independent India and Indonesia became chief votaries of the independence of Asian and African countries, the spirit of which led to the historic Bandung Conference of 1955 and later formation of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961.

Since the adoption of India's 'Look East Policy' in 1991, and its upgradation to 'Act East' in 2014, there has been a rapid development of bilateral relations in political, security, defence, commercial and cultural fields.

India has an Embassy in Jakarta, a Consulate General in Bali and Medan, and Honorary Consul in Surabaya.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Strong ties with ASEAN are crucial for our 'Act East' policy. Indonesia is a key maritime partner. Hope the new ambassador continues to build on this strategic partnership, especially in defence.
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Arjun K
The cultural connection mentioned here is fascinating. Many Indians don't know how much of our epics are part of Indonesian culture. We should promote more cultural exchanges and tourism.
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Sarah B
While the diplomatic gesture is nice, I hope these dinners translate into more tangible benefits for the common people. Easier visas, more student exchanges, and better trade terms would be great.
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Vikram M
The Non-Aligned Movement roots are important. In today's multipolar world, India and Indonesia can be a strong voice for the Global South. Good to see the relationship being nurtured.
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Karthik V
Respectful criticism: The article reads a bit like a government press release. Would have liked more insight into what specific projects or agreements were advanced during her tenure.

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