PM in Indonesia LIVE: Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour ’Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), marking the start of his official state visit to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen strategic cooperation between the two nations. He is on a three-nation diplomatic visit. Military fighter jets escorted the Prime Minister’s aircraft as it entered Indonesian airspace before he was formally received by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and greeted with a traditional cultural dance performance. This official visit to Indonesia, taking place from July 6 to 8 at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks his fourth trip to the Southeast Asian country. Also Read | Watch: Why PM Modi’s Indonesia visit matters for India Crucially, this signifies the inaugural bilateral visit between the two nations since they formally elevated their diplomatic relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018. The high-level engagement is anticipated to inject further momentum into this Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with bilateral defence and maritime coordination positioned high on the shared agenda. Security relations between New Delhi and Jakarta have expanded significantly in recent years, driven by frequent high-level official exchanges, regular joint military manoeuvres, collaborative defence industry initiatives, and the landmark acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles by Indonesia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Prabowo deepen India-Indonesia ties in Jakarta WATCH | India-Indonesia: MoUs exchange and Press Statements July 07, 2026 11:24 PM Modi highlights key agreements signed by Indonesia, India Addressing the press in Jakarta, Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the various agreements that have been signed on by both the countries. He noted that both countries have reached an agreement to further strengthen supply chains in the critical minerals and steel sectors. Mr. Modi also announced that India’s UPI is set to be integrated with Indonesia’s payment system. Watch more on this below: July 07, 2026 11:16 PM Modi hails Indonesia-India relationship Speaking in Jakarta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude upon receiving the country’s highest honour. He went on to praise the relationship that Indonesia and India have shared, saying: “the relationship between India and Indonesia has gained new energy, confidence, and depth. Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2018, is now scaling new heights. We are taking significant strides across all sectors—development, security, technology, culture, and education.” - ANI July 07, 2026 11:03 PM Modi presented Indonesia's highest medal of honour The Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announces that Indonesia has conferred its highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal of honour, upon PM Modi. - Nistula Hebbar July 07, 2026 11:03 Watch: Indonesia President, and PM Modi address joint press conference Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press conference with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Visuals below: July 07, 2026 11:00 PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Subianto Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. During the bilateral meeting, PM Modi was accompanied by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia marking the commencement of his official state visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties and strengthening strategic cooperation between the two nations. - ANI July 07, 2026 10:58 WATCH | Why PM Modi’s Indonesia visit matters for India Watch: Why PM Modi’s Indonesia visit matters for India | Explained Nearly 40% of India's maritime trade passes through one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, the Strait of Malacca. And the country that sits at the gateway to that strategic chokepoint is Indonesia. That's why Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia, his first bilateral visit to the country since 2018, is about much more than diplomacy. It is about securing India's maritime interests, expanding economic partnerships and strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive Indo-Pacific. So, why does Indonesia matter so much to India? July 07, 2026 10:57 PM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), marking the commencement of his official state visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties and strengthening strategic cooperation between the two nations. The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on Monday (July 6), launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet and a personal reception by the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport. Click below to read more on this.... July 07, 2026 10:56 Modi begins three-nation trip, starts with Indonesia to boost strategic ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday 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. In a special gesture, Mr. Modi was received at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. In addition, four ministers were also present to receive the Prime Minister, who was accorded a traditional ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour. “Landed in Jakarta. I’m touched by President Prabowo Subianto’s gesture of welcoming me at the airport,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post. This is PM Modi’s first bilateral visit to Indonesia since the elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018.