“Thank you for the warm welcome at the Istana Merdeka!”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the initial portion of a three-country trip, was greeted with a formal ceremony at Indonesia's presidential headquarters before meeting President Prabowo Subianto. Modi expressed gratitude for the reception via a social media post. This encounter, occurring after Subianto attended India's national day celebrations earlier in the year, aims to enhance ties under the two nations' elevated partnership. According to an Indian foreign ministry official, the visit advances cooperation across key sectors and reinforces shared trust. The trip also supports India's broader foreign policy objectives in the region, including its eastward engagement and security outlook.
- dailyexcelsior.com ↗︎07 JUL 2026