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July 7, 2026 7:01 PM

India-Indonesia ties rooted in Ramayana, Mahabharata legacy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the centuries-old civilisational links between India and Indonesia, saying the bilateral relationship is rooted in the shared legacy of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Addressing the Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi said the two countries were connected not only by the sea but also by history, culture and heritage. “India and Indonesia do not just share the sea; we also share our history. Our relationship is rooted in the legacy of the Rama...

July 7, 2026 5:25 PM

PM Modi becomes first Indian Prime Minister to address Indonesian Parliament, calls for deeper strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of Indonesia, calling for a new era in bilateral relations anchored in shared civilisational heritage, democratic values and a common vision for the future. Addressing Indonesian lawmakers in Jakarta, PM Modi thanked Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for his presence and Parliament Speaker Puan Maharani for her invitation, while extending greetings on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of ...

July 7, 2026 3:56 PM

PM Modi’s global honours tally reaches 35 with Indonesia’s highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tally of international honours has risen to 35 after Indonesia conferred upon him its highest civilian award, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia', recognising his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I accept the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia with great humility. This honour belongs to the people of India. It reflects the warmth and affection of the people of Indonesi...

July 7, 2026 3:41 PM

‘New golden chapter’: India, Indonesia sign Election Commission MoU to strengthen democratic cooperation

India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between their Election Commissions to strengthen democratic cooperation, marking another milestone in the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The agreement was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Indonesia, where he held bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Addressing a joint press statement after the delegation-level talks, PM...

July 7, 2026 3:37 PM

‘I follow your career, copied your programmes’: Indonesian President’s candid praise for PM Modi steals the show in Jakarta

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and India's development model, saying he had closely followed the Indian PM's career and adopted several of his programmes for Jakarta. Speaking during a banquet lunch hosted in honour of PM Modi, President Prabowo Subianto's candid remarks drew smiles from dignitaries while underscoring the growing strategic partnership between India and Indonesia. Addressing PM Modi, the President said, "I foll...

July 7, 2026 3:30 PM

India to help conserve ancient Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, PM Modi to launch project with President Prabowo Subianto

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India will assist in the conservation and restoration of the over 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, reaffirming the deep civilisational and cultural ties between India and Indonesia. Speaking after delegation-level talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Istana Merdeka in Jakarta, PM Modi said the two leaders would jointly launch the conservation project during their visit to Yogyakarta on Wednesday. "Tomorrow, I wi...

July 7, 2026 2:29 PM

IIM Bangalore to establish first overseas campus in Indonesia: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) will establish its first overseas campus in Indonesia, describing the initiative as a significant step in strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries and benefiting students across the ASEAN region. PM Modi made the announcement during joint press statement with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. "We are going to establish an overseas campus of the p...

July 7, 2026 1:18 PM

PM Modi’s Indonesia visit yields 20 outcomes, including cooperation on BrahMos missile systems

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Indonesia saw announcement of 20 major outcomes, including agreements on defence, space, healthcare, agriculture, technology and critical minerals, as India and Indonesia agreed to further deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The outcomes comprise 14 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements along with six major announcements spanning strategic, economic, technological and cultural cooperation. During bilateral talks at the Ista...

July 7, 2026 3:58 PM

PM Modi, President Prabowo Subianto hold wide-ranging talks to deepen India-Indonesia strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Jakarta on Tuesday, agreeing to expand cooperation across defence, maritime security, trade, technology, healthcare, agriculture and emerging technologies, while reaffirming their shared commitment to peace, prosperity and a free, open Indo-Pacific. The meeting at Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace, marked PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Indonesia since the two countries elevated ...

July 7, 2026 3:55 PM

PM Modi conferred Indonesia’s highest civilian honour ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred Indonesia's highest civilian honour, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' (Star of the Republic of Indonesia), by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to Jakarta. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I accept the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia with great humility. This honour belongs to the people of India. It reflects the warmth and affection of the people of Indonesia. It is also a tribute...