In which year did Indonesia declare its independence?

Indonesia celebrates Independence Day on August 17 every year; on August 17, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta declared independence following the Japanese occupation, and the Netherlands recognized Indonesia's sovereignty in 1949. India supported Indonesia's struggle for independence, and currently, both nations are key partners in the context of ASEAN, the Indo-Pacific, maritime security, the Act East Policy, and the Global South.