JAKARTA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today conferred with the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal of honour by the President of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto.

The award, which represents the highest civilian honour of the Republic of Indonesia, was presented to the Prime Minister in recognition of his visionary leadership and exceptional contribution toward strengthening bilateral ties between India and Indonesia. The Prime Minister dedicated the prestigious accolade to the people of India and Indonesia, highlighting the enduring civilizational bonds shared by the two democracies.

As part of his official State Visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by President Prabowo Subianto at the Istana Merdeka (Presidential Palace) and accorded a grand ceremonial welcome. This marked the first formal meeting between the two leaders since President Prabowo’s state visit to India in January 2025, where he attended India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest.

The leaders held extensive high-level restricted and delegation-level talks, reviewing the entire spectrum of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The discussions encompassed trade and investment, defence, maritime cooperation, financial technology, energy, healthcare, and space. A major highlight was the launch of the Indonesia Open Network (ION), built upon India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) framework. To mark the upcoming centenary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s historic visit to Indonesia in 2027, PM Modi announced that both nations would jointly celebrate the milestone as the “Tagore-Dewantara Year for Cultural and Educational Diplomacy”.

Furthermore, the leaders discussed regional matters, reaffirming their shared commitment to a free and rules-based Indo-Pacific, aligning with India’s MAHASAGAR vision. President Prabowo also conveyed Indonesia’s absolute support for India’s ongoing Presidency of the BRICS in 2026. The bilateral meeting concluded with the exchange of multiple landmark MoUs in defence, telecom, agriculture, and maritime security, along with a Letter of Intent for India’s support in restoring the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta.

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