Jakarta, July 7 -- In a significant move to bolster regional maritime infrastructure, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has welcomed India's interest in partnering on the integrated development of the Sabang Port.

According to the joint statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs following the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indonesian President, this flagship project is expected to cover cruise and marine-tourism facilities, maritime industries like shipbuilding and ship-repair, and shore-based services that support offshore energy activities in the Andaman Sea.

Both leaders noted that this partnership will foster institutional, physical, and digital connectivity, facilitating the flow of peo...