WIRE — Nearly 40% of Indiaâ s maritime trade passes through one of the worldâ s busiest shipping lanes, the Strait of Malacca. And the country that sits at the gateway to that strategic chokepoint is Indonesia. Thatâ s why Prime Minister Narendra Modiâ s visit to Indonesia, his first bilateral visit to the country since 2018, is about much more than diplomacy. It is about securing Indiaâ s maritime interests, expanding economic partnerships and strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive Indo-Pacific. So, why does Indonesia matter so much to India?
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