PM in Indonesia LIVE: Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour ’Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal
Home
News
India
The Prime Minister launched the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet
Updated
- July 07, 2026 11:00 am IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he receives a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace, along with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, in Jakarta on July 7, 2026. Photo: X/@MEAIndia via ANI
| Photo Credit:
ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), marking the start of his official state visit to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen strategic cooperation between the two nations. He is on a three-nation diplomatic visit.Military fighter jets escorted the Prime Minister’s aircraft as it entered Indonesian airspace before he was formally received by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and greeted with a traditional cultural dance performance. This official visit to Indonesia, taking place from July 6 to 8 at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks his fourth trip to the Southeast Asian country.Also Read | Watch: Why PM Modi’s Indonesia visit matters for IndiaCrucially, this signifies the inaugural bilateral visit between the two nations since they formally elevated their diplomatic relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018. The high-level engagement is anticipated to inject further momentum into this Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with bilateral defence and maritime coordination positioned high on the shared agenda.Security relations between New Delhi and Jakarta have expanded significantly in recent years, driven by frequent high-level official exchanges, regular joint military manoeuvres, collaborative defence industry initiatives, and the landmark acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles by Indonesia.Follow the latest updates hereJuly 07, 2026 11:00 PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Indonesian President SubiantoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.During the bilateral meeting, PM Modi was accompanied by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia marking the commencement of his official state visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties and strengthening strategic cooperation between the two nations.-
Discussion (0)