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Indonesian President Joko Widodo has taken a test ride on Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative

Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged $21.7 billion in new Chinese investment in Indonesia to strengthen the countries’ economic and political ties

PM Modi announces opening of India's embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste. India was one of the early countries to establish diplomatic relations with Timor-Leste. MOU signed in 2003.

Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Thursday thanked leaders of the East Asia Summit for making it a forum for all in order to strengthen cooperation. Read further on Dynamite News:

PM Modi participated in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, calling it a central pillar of India's Act East policy. He expressed India's support for ASEAN's outlook on the Indo-Pacific region and said ASEAN plays a crucial role in global development. He noted the consistent progress in mutual cooperation despite…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has taken a test ride on Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which connects two Indonesian cities as part of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative

Indonesia is hosting the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit in its capacity as the current Chair of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

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Anthony Albanese begins attempts to reset relations in Jakarta today, while the opposition is accused of offering false voting registration