India supports two-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) said India and Indonesia would deepen their cooperation on global issues and reiterated the importance of the two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mr. Modi made the remarks while addressing reporters in Jakarta where he and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presided over the signing of several agreements, including those that will see India deliver the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and the Astra Mk-1 beyond visual range air-to-air missiles to Indonesia.

“In this period of global turbulence, India believes that the role of dialogue and diplomacy has become more important than ever. On the issue of Palestine, we continue to support a two-state solution and the search for lasting peace,” the Prime Minister said, while focusing on the commonalities between India and Indonesia in addressing issues of global importance.

Synergy with ASEAN

Highlighting the “special importance” of the ASEAN group, he said: “There is strong synergy in our respective perspectives on the Indo-Pacific.” A joint statement issued at the end of the official dialogue said Mr Modi and Mr Subianto expressed their “deep concern” over the war in West Asia and “its global effects”. “They welcomed the memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, 2026,” mentions the joint communiqué, while adding that “transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz” must be “in accordance with international law, including the provisions of UNCLOS”.

It further mentions that the Indonesian President welcomed “India’s interest in partnership on the integrated development of Sabang Port” which will include maritime industries and “onshore services supporting offshore energy activities in the Andaman Sea”.

14 agreements signed

The two sides signed 14 agreements and memorandums of understanding, including two on the BrahMos missile system and air-to-air missiles. In both cases, these are agreements in principle aimed at the acquisition of these weapons systems by Indonesia. The overall agreement for the purchase of Astra Mk-1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles concerns Indonesia’s fleet of Su-30 fighter jets. The number of missiles to be acquired will be determined during contract negotiations, an official said.

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin had visited India in November 2025 to discuss the BrahMos missile deal, paving the way for the agreements during Mr. Modi’s visit to Indonesia. Under the proposed deal, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), which manufactures the Astra missile, will integrate the weapon system with the Indonesian Air Force’s Su-30 fighters.

The Astra Mk-1 is already in operational service with the Indian Air Force and is powered by a solid rocket engine, offering an engagement range of approximately 80 to 110 kilometers. The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Russian NGO Mashinostroyenia, has a range of over 290 kilometers and travels at speeds of up to Mach 2.8.

Indonesia awarded the Prime Minister its highest honor “Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia”. Mr. Modi is the second Indian Prime Minister to receive this award. India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, received the same award posthumously on December 12, 1995. “It reflects the goodwill of the Indonesian people and is a tribute to the historic and enduring bonds of friendship between India and Indonesia,” Mr. Modi said in his press release, expressing gratitude to the leaders and people of Indonesia for the gesture.