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Indonesia

Key Agreements and The talks covered the full
Announcements spectrum of bilateral relations
n Cooperation on the BrahMos missile system Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Prabowo
n Agreement on air-to-air missile cooperation Subianto discussed all aspects of bilateral relations at
n Agreement between the Steel Authority of India the Istana Merdeka in Jakarta. Detailed discussions
and PT Krakatau Steel to set up a stainless steel were held regarding political engagement, defence
slab manufacturing plant in Indonesia and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade
and investment, the digital economy, science and
n India to assist in the conservation and restoration technology, space, critical minerals, energy, agriculture,
of the Prambanan temple complex in Yogyakarta health, pharmaceuticals, education, culture, tourism,
n Deployment of an Indonesian Liaison Officer youth exchanges, and people-to-people ties, as well as
at the IFC-IOR (Information Fusion Centre – regional and global developments of mutual interest.
Indian Ocean Region)
n Commemoration of the “Tagore-Dewantara Year Indian diaspora: Cementing ties
of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy” between the two countries
n Establishment of an Indian Institute of
Management (IIM) Bangalore branch campus at Addressing the Indian community in Jakarta, PM
the Singhasari SEZ, Indonesia Modi stated that the Indian diaspora serves as a pillar
of Indonesia’s progress and prosperity, as well as
the friendship between the two countries. He called
First Indian Prime Minister to upon the diaspora community to contribute towards
Address Indonesia’s Parliament realising the shared aspirations of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’
and ‘Indonesia Emas 2045’ (Golden Indonesia 2045).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first India and Indonesia share deep civilisational, cultural,
Indian Prime Minister to address the Indonesian and people-to-people ties spanning over two thousand
Parliament. Prime Minister Modi stated that India, years. Today, Indonesia is home to approximately
as the mother of democracy, is committed to 150,000 People of Indian Origin (PIOs) and around
strengthening democratic linkages with Indonesia. 15,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
Highlighting the shared ideals of ‘Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam’ and ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ (Unity PM Modi visited the Prambanan
in Diversity), he noted that these values guide the Temple complex
partnership between the two nations. In keeping with
centuries-old civilizational ties, the Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Prambanan
called for a new beginning in the India-Indonesia Temple complex in Yogyakarta, a UNESCO World
relationship based on the Ganga-Mahakam Vision for Heritage Site. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
bilateral engagement. was also present with Prime Minister Modi during
the visit. The two leaders unveiled a plaque to mark
the launch of a conservation and restoration project
PM Modi was conferred with undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India
Indonesia’s Highest Honour at the temple complex. Built in the 9th century, the
Prambanan Temple complex is the largest temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was complex in Indonesia and is dedicated to Lord Brahma,
conferred the ‘Bintang Adipurna of Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva.
the Republic of Indonesia’ medal
of honour by the President of
Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. The
award is the highest civilian
honour of the Republic of
Indonesia. It was conferred
upon the Prime Minister for
his leadership and exceptional
contribution to strengthening
India-Indonesia relations.

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