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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a state visit to Indonesia from July 6-8 at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Indonesia, and his first bilateral visit since India-Indonesia relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018.

 

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral discussions with President Prabowo Subianto, reviewing progress across key areas of cooperation under the strategic partnership. In Jakarta, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to address a large gathering of the Indian diaspora, underscoring the deep cultural and historical ties between the two nations.

 

The Indian community in Indonesia is eagerly anticipating the visit. Speaking to Akashvani, Siddharth Tapadia, President of the India Club of Jakarta, highlighted the strong friendship between India and Indonesia. He noted that this high-level engagement reflects the importance both countries place on each other.

 

Tapadia emphasized that India and Indonesia, as two of the fastest-growing economies with large populations, together create a vibrant marketplace. He expressed optimism that the two nations will deepen collaboration in infrastructure, trade, defense, agriculture, natural resources, and other sectors.

 

To ensure the success of the diaspora event, more than 200 volunteers are actively engaged in preparations. Attendees are expected not only from Jakarta but also from Bali, Medan, Semarang, and Surabaya, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm to welcome Prime Minister Modi.

 

 

He will visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta, a prominent UNESCO world heritage site in Indonesia. Built in the 10th century, Prambanan is the largest temple compound dedicated to Lord Shiva in Indonesia. From Indonesia, PM Modi will travel to Melbourne from July 8-10 at the invitation of the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and hold bilateral discussions with him. Modi will also  address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Jakarta. He will also visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta, a UNESCO world heritage site where India and Indonesia are set to collaborate on a conservation project.