India and Indonesia have signed three agreements in various areas including youth affairs and sports, fishing and standardization to enhance strategic partnership. <br/><br/>The agreements were signed after delegation level talks between between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting President of Indonesia Joko Widodo in New Delhi this afternoon. <br/><br/>The two leaders during their talks agreed to build a strong economic and development partnership to strengthen the flow of trade, capital and people between the two countries. In a joint statement, Mr Modi emphasised that today's discussions and the agreements will help add new vigor to the strategic engagements. <br/>''<br/>Prime Minister said, he and Mr Widodo have also agreed to prioritize defense and security cooperation to ensure safety and security of sea lanes, disaster response and environmental protection. <br/><br/>Mr Modi said, the partnership between the two countries will also be increased for combating terrorism, organized crime, drugs and human trafficking. <br/>'''<br/>The two countries agreed for an early implementation of India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement in Services and investment, and finalization of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.<br/><br/>The two sides decided to speed up establishment of Chairs of Indian and Indonesian Studies in each other's universities to encourage research on historical linkages. They also agreed to enhance their scholarship and training programmes. <br/><br/>Indonesian President said his visit will strengthen trade and economic relations between the two countries. He said, to improve direct connectivity Indonesian airlines Garuda is commencing direct flights from Jakarta to Mumbai. <br/>''<br/>Earlier in the morning, Mr. Widodo was accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. He also visited Rajghat and offered respects at the memorial of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. <br/><br/>In the evening, Mr. Widodo will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari. <br/><br/>Mr. Widodo arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to India last night. President Widodo is accompanied by a high level delegation including several cabinet ministers, senior officials and a 22 member business delegation.

India and Indonesia have signed three agreements in various areas to enhance strategic partnership. The agreements were signed after delegation level talks between between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting President of Indonesia Joko Widodo in New Delhi today.<br/><br/> In a joint statement, Mr Modi said, the two leaders have agreed to build a strong economic and development partnership that strengthens the flow of trade and capital. He said, Indonesia is one of the most important partners in India's Act East policy. <br/><br/>Mr Modi expressed confidence that today's discussions and the agreements will help add new vigor to the strategic engagement. He said, he and Mr Widodo have agreed to prioritize defense and security cooperation to ensure safety and security of sea lanes for disaster response and environmental protection. <br/><br/>Indonesian President said his visit will strengthen trade and economic relations between the two countries. He said, to improve direct connectivity Indonesian airlines Garuda will commence direct flights from Jakarta to Mumbai.