Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on Tuesday as he officially began his visit to Indonesia, with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties. (Pics/PTI)

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday in a significant state visit aimed at bolstering bilateral relations. The two leaders engaged in in-depth discussions covering economic cooperation, foreign investments particularly in electric vehicles and high-tech industries, energy transition initiatives, nursing and labour partnerships, and sustainable development goals. Accompanied by a German trade delegation, Steinmeier's trip underscores Berlin's strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific region and mutual interests in innovation, trade, and climate action. PICS/AFP