PM Modi receives Indonesia's highest civilian honour as India and Indonesia deepen strategic ties

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday announced conferring the countrys highest honour the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia upon Prime Minister Narendra ModiThe Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia instituted in 1959 is the highest civilian and military medal of honour conferred by the Southeast Asian nation recognising extraordinary serviceThis marked another addition to the growing list of highest honours for PM Modi bestowed on him globallyPrime Minister Modi has received over 30 prestigious international honours making him the most internationally decorated Indian leader in historyThis total spans state decorations scholastic awards and environmental accolades from nations and organisations across the globeLast month Seychelles conferred the Guardian of the Blue Horizon the countrys highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development on PM ModiThe Prime Minister dedicated the award to the nations fighting against the challenge of climate change and consider environmental protection their responsibility towards future generationsThe award acknowledges PM Modis longstanding push for sustainable growth and his green visionEarlier in the day PM Modi held bilateral talks with President Subianto focused on giving fresh momentum to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across key sectors including energy trade maritime cooperation and defence etcPrior to the talks PM Modi received an unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Jakarta as he officially began his visit to Indonesia with a focus on strengthening bilateral tiesAs the Prime Minister made his way to the Merdeka Palace the Presidential Palace of Indonesia he was greeted by cheerful schoolchildren lining the road holding the national flags of both Indonesia and IndiaIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto warmly welcomed him and the two leaders shared a hugThis was followed by the national anthems of both countriesPM Modi who arrived in Jakarta on Monday afternoon as part of his threenation tour of Indonesia Australia and New Zealand was received at the airport by Indonesian President Subianto in a rare diplomatic gestureThe Prime Minister said he was touched by President Subiantos gesture of personally receiving him at the airport and expressed confidence that their discussions would further strengthen bilateral tiesArrived in Jakarta I was deeply touched by the warmth of President Prabowo Subianto who personally welcomed me at the airport In 2018 we elevated the relationship between our two countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which has brought many benefits to our peoples PM Modi posted on XDuring this visit President Prabowo Subianto and I will hold discussions aimed at providing greater momentum to this partnership across various sectors President Prabowo and I will also visit the Prambanan Temple complex in YogyakartaThis visit will strengthen the cultural ties between our two nations even further While in Indonesia I am also very much looking forward to the opportunity to interact with the Indian community he addedThis marks PM Modis fourth visit to Indonesia but his first bilateral visit since the ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018Apart from the bilateral talks the two leaders will travel to Yogyakarta to visit the Prambanan Temple complex Indonesias largest Hindu temple complex and a UNESCO World Heritage sitePresident Prabowo and I will also visit the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta This visit will strengthen the cultural ties between our two nations even furtherWhile in Indonesia I am also very much looking forward to the opportunity to interact with the Indian community PM Modi saidIndonesia is the first stop of PM Modis threenation visit following which he will travel to Australia and New Zealand for highlevel engagementsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever