PM Modi holds talks with Indonesian President; conferred with country’s highest honour, key MoUs exchangedd

New Delhi, July 07
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a ceremonial event at Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.

The honour recognises Prime Minister Modi’s contribution to strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and deepening the historic friendship between the two countries.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Istana Merdeka, where he and President Prabowo Subianto were warmly received by children waving the national flags of India and Indonesia.

The two leaders held delegation-level talks to review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, defence, maritime security, digital technology, health, education and cultural exchanges. They also witnessed the exchange of several agreements following the talks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the talks in Jakarta. The two leaders also witnessed the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding covering defence, critical minerals, agriculture, steel, maritime cooperation and emerging technologies. They agreed to establish a branch campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore in Jakarta.

The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in manufacturing, food security and digital technology.

Addressing the joint press interaction, President Prabowo described India as a trusted strategic partner and welcomed the expansion of bilateral ties across key sectors.