New Delhi, July 3 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that defence cooperation with Indonesia remains an important pillar of bilateral ties and that discussions are at a preparatory stage, amid questions on additional BrahMos missile supplies. It also expressed hope that ongoing talks with Australia would lead to the implementation of the bilateral nuclear supply agreement.

Responding to a question during a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Rubendra Tandon, said defence cooperation with Indonesia is an important aspect of the bilateral relationship, while noting that discussions are still at a prepara...