Incredible India will engage Remarkable Indonesia with co-production of films and training of personnel, giving a boost to tourism and the entertainment business, as Asia s two large nations come closer on the people front.

The two countries committed to building on their close historical and cultural links after talks between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Jakarta last week. Recognizing the popularity and impact of films in bringing the two people closer and promoting tourism, both sides agreed to encourage cooperation in production and post-production between their film industries.

Both countries would explore joint production. Indonesians would also be trained at the Film and Television Institute of India -Pune and the Institute of Animation in Hyderabad, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma shared.