Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in bilateral discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, emphasizing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various sectors like energy, trade, maritime cooperation, and defense. The talks aimed at enhancing collaboration in defense, maritime partnerships, critical minerals, food security, and the digital economy. Both leaders are expected to announce the commencement of restoration work at a temple complex during the visit.
PM Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Jakarta, marking the start of his visit to Indonesia to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit included a meeting at the Merdeka Palace, where schoolchildren greeted him with national flags. President Subianto warmly welcomed PM Modi, and the two leaders shared a hug, followed by the national anthems of both countries.
Expressing gratitude for the warm reception, PM Modi acknowledged the elevation of relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018. This visit signifies PM Modi’s fourth trip to Indonesia and the first bilateral visit since the partnership upgrade. The leaders are scheduled to visit the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta to enhance cultural ties between the two nations.
