A women’s rights activist is tidying up shoes during a silent protest to urge the House or Representatives (DPR) to pass the Sexual Violence Eradication Bill (RUU PKS) in front of the parliament building in Jakarta, Wednesday, November 25. During the action, women’s rights activists place their shoes in a circle as a symbol of “all cares, all is protected, and stop sexual violence.”/ANTARA/Akbar Nugroho Gumay

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.