Indonesia is looking to strengthen cooperation with India by drawing on the South Asian nation’s development experience, particularly in the fields of technology, digital transformation, public policy and innovation.

The move reflects Indonesia’s growing interest in adopting successful Indian models that have supported economic growth, improved public services and expanded access to technology-driven solutions.

India’s rapid progress in areas such as digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, healthcare innovation, and technology-led governance has attracted global attention, with Indonesia exploring opportunities to adapt similar approaches to meet its own development goals.

Among the areas of interest is India’s digital transformation journey, which has enabled millions of citizens to access government services, banking facilities and digital platforms through large-scale technology initiatives.

Indonesian officials have expressed interest in learning from India’s experience in building a stronger innovation ecosystem, supporting startups, encouraging entrepreneurship and using technology to improve efficiency across public and private sectors.

The two countries, which share longstanding economic and strategic ties, have increasingly expanded cooperation in trade, investment, technology and human resource development.

India’s experience in combining economic growth with large-scale digital adoption is seen as particularly relevant for Indonesia, which is pursuing ambitious development plans and seeking solutions to support its growing population and expanding economy.

Analysts say closer collaboration between the two nations could create opportunities for knowledge exchange, joint innovation projects and partnerships in emerging sectors, including digital technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.

With both countries playing increasingly important roles in the Indo-Pacific region, stronger cooperation could further deepen their economic partnership while allowing Indonesia to benefit from India’s development achievements.

The engagement highlights the growing importance of South-South cooperation, where developing economies share expertise, technology and policy solutions to accelerate inclusive growth.