Indian start-ups specializing in “submarine technology can help Indonesia, which lacks expertise in this field, particularly given the strategic importance of the Indonesian Straits,” Kripalani noted.
Both countries can establish frameworks and principles that align with their interests in addressing cyber issues, representing a regional and global challenge, while also enhancing their capacities to tackle them effectively, Damuri asserted.
Fostering collaborative activities and partnerships between Indonesia and India in producing the necessary equipment to combat illegal fishing is crucial, Damuri emphasised. He suggested to strengthen Association of South East Asian Nations' (ASEAN) Blue Economy Framework, which can help to promote more sustainable fisheries and environmental preservation.
If successful, these enhancements could transform Sabang into a vital gateway for better connectivity between all Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian countries, he pointed out.