Indonesia, India to develop strategic Indian Ocean port

Indonesia and India have pledged to step up defence and maritime cooperation, with plans to develop a strategic Indonesian naval port in the Indian Ocean. Indonesian President Joko Widodo reportedly met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss, among other issues, developing infrastructure and an economic zone at Sabang, on the tip of Sumatra island and at the mouth of the Malacca Strait. <br /> <br /> The move is reportedly aimed at developing stronger ties with the ASEAN.<br />