Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday announced that Indonesia has conferred its highest honour ’Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal of honour upon PM Modi. Awarding the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia Medal of Honour from the President of the Republic of Indonesia to the Prime Minister of India.
The Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia “Medal of Honour’ is the highest honour in the Republic of Indonesia. The Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia “Medal of Honour’ is the highest honour in the Republic of Indonesia.
This award is given to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia.
Here's what PM Modi said
During the occasion, PM Modi said, "...In these times of global turbulence, India believes that the role of dialogue and diplomacy has become more critical than ever. Regarding the issue of Palestine, we support a two-state solution and long-term peace. A golden era beckons both our nations. We share a common culture in our history, shared trust in the present, and shared prosperity in our future. I am confident that, together, we will realize the visions of 'Indonesia Emas' (Golden Indonesia) and a developed India." "Democratic values ??and unity in diversity have been shared strengths for both India and Indonesia. We are set to further strengthen our democratic cooperation through an MoU between the Election Commissions of both nations. Cooperation between India and Indonesia on global issues is also steadily growing. There is synergy in our outlook regarding the Indo-Pacific as well. India has always attached special importance to ASEAN centrality."
PM Modi earlier accorded grand ceremonial welcome
PM Modi earlier in the day was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome when he arrived for talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. PM Modi arrived in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at further strengthening India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
"Thank you for the warm welcome at the Istana Merdeka!" PM Modi posted on X. Also, Prime Minister Modi signed a guest book when he met President Subianto at the Istana Merdeka in Jakarta. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the visit marks a significant step in advancing the 'India–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'.
"Prime Minister @narendramodi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta," Jaiswal said in a post on X. The visit marks a significant step in advancing the India–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening new avenues for cooperation across priority sectors while reinforcing the deep trust, shared values and enduring friendship that bind the two countries," the post said.