PM Modi arrives in Indonesia, received at airport by Indonesian President
Jakarta, July 6
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Indonesia in the first leg of his three-nation tour.
He was accorded a warm welcome. In a special gesture, PM Modi was received at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Fighter jets from the Indonesian Air Force accompanied the PM's plane from the time he entered their airspace.
PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Indonesia. He watched a cultural display after he arrived in Jakarta.
India and Indonesia elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's first visit to Indonesia in 2018.
This is his first bilateral visit to Indonesia after the elevation of our bilateral ties and follows the state visit of President Prabowo, who was the chief guest at our Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025.
In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India and Indonesia share strong civilizational and people-to-people ties and his visit will further deepen all aspects of the multifaceted partnership.
"During this visit, I will also interact with the Indian diaspora in Indonesia and visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta with President Prabowo, which is another remarkable testament to our close cultural ties," he said.
From Indonesia, PM Modi will travel to Australia. He will also visit New Zealand. India and Indonesia have shared two millennia of close cultural and commercial contacts. Since the adoption of India's 'Look East Policy' in 1991, there has been a rapid development of bilateral relations in political, security, defence, commercial and cultural fields.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see our PM being greeted with such respect. The fighter jet escort is a traditional gesture of high honor - shows how much Indonesia values this relationship. Hope this visit leads to more opportunities for Indian businesses and students in Southeast Asia. 🙏
All these foreign tours are fine, but what about the common man's issues back home? Inflation and unemployment are still major problems. While the PM gets red carpet treatment abroad, many Indians struggle for basic necessities. We need a balance between diplomacy and domestic development.
The cultural angle is so beautiful! PM Modi visiting the Prambanan Temple with President Prabowo - these shared Hindu heritage sites remind us of our ancient connections. From Borobudur to Bali, Indonesian culture has so many Indian influences. This is soft power diplomacy at its best! ✨
Six years since the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was signed, and we're seeing real progress. Indonesia is a key ASEAN partner for India's Act East Policy. From defense cooperation to maritime security in the Indian Ocean, this relationship is crucial for regional stability. Good to see it being nurtured at the highest level.
International diplomacy requires this kind of personal engagement. President Prabowo was India's Republic Day chief guest just this January, and now PM Modi returns the visit. This reciprocal high-level interaction builds trust and opens doors for trade deals. The diaspora engagement is smart too - they're ambassadors for India abroad.
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