AN officer is checking the condition of the coral reef in Bangsring, Banyuwangi, East Java, Monday, September 21. The coral reef that was created by Bangsring fishermen in 2009 in the 15-hectare conservation area, today has become the habitat of various sea biota./ANTARA/Budi Candra Setya

This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.