"Thank you for warm welcome": PM Modi shares highlights of arrival in Jakarta
Jakarta, July 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Indonesia for the on warm welcome upon his arrival to Jakarta.
He shared snippets of his welcome in a post on X.
PM Modi said, "Thank you for the warm welcome at the Istana Merdeka!"
PM Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said the visit marks a significant step in advancing the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In a post on X, the MEA said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The visit marks a significant step in advancing the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening new avenues for cooperation across priority sectors while reinforcing the deep trust, shared values and enduring friendship that bind the two countries."
PM Modi's visit to Indonesia is expected to have big outcomes, sources told ANI.
In a big endorsement of India's election management model, India will support development of Indonesia specific EVMs. After the proven success of India's air to air missile power in Operation Sindoor, Indonesia has decided to import Indian Astra missiles, sources familiar with the matter revealed.
To strengthen critical mineral supply chain, India will invest in manufacturing of steel, nickel and rare earth permanent magnets in Indonesia. Indonesia is expanding its Brahmos inventory, India to support Indonesia with more batteries. India and Indonesia are set to jointly develop Sabang port which overlooks the Strait of Malacca, and is 100 miles away from India's Great Nicobar port project, as per the sources.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed the guestbook upon meeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Istana Merdeka (Presidential Palace).
Both leaders were seen shaking hands and exchanging cordial smiles.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see India's soft power and hard power both expanding. But I hope these deals are transparent and genuinely benefit the common citizen, not just big corporations. The investment in critical minerals sounds promising for our manufacturing sector though.
Bhai log, this is what real 'Vishwa Bandhu' looks like! From sharing EVM tech to Astra missiles, India is showing how a responsible power behaves. And the Sabang port development near Malacca Strait - that's strategic brilliance. Jai Hind! 🙏
As someone who follows global politics, India's rise as a tech and defense exporter is remarkable. The EVM support is particularly smart - it builds trust in India's election model globally. Indonesia is a key ASEAN partner, and this visit seems to have delivered concrete results.
Exciting times! The Brahmos deal expansion and rare earth magnet manufacturing - this is exactly the kind of deep partnership we need. PM Modi's personal touch in diplomacy is clearly paying off. Hope these pacts translate to jobs back home too. 🚀
I appreciate the strategic vision here - Sabang port development and Great Nicobar project will give India a strong foothold in the Malacca Strait region. But I wish the article had more details on timelines and costs. These joint projects often face delays, so let's hope execution is as good as the announcement.
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