PM Modi Receives 'Bintang Adipurna' Honour As India-Indonesia Sign BrahMos Deal

Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conferred Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the country's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' on Tuesday. India and Indonesia have signed an agreement for the potential supply of BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military.

What is the highest honour of Indonesia?

President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia has conferred its highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal of honour upon PM Narendra Modi.

#WATCH | Jakarta: Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto conferred the country's highest honour ’Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal of honour upon PM Narendra Modi

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What did PM Modi say?

During a joint press meetin Jakarta, PM Modi said that "This morning, I was conferred Indonesia's highest honour with great affection and respect. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians; it reflects the sentiments of the people of Indonesia and the historic, deep-rooted bonds between our two nations. I extend my heartfelt thanks to President Prabowo, the Government of Indonesia, and the people here."

"In recent years, 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."

What about India-Indonesia partnership?

While sharing about the partnership deal, PM mdi said that "golden chapter has begun".

PM Modi said, "Today marks the beginning of a golden chapter in the India-Indonesia partnership, and this golden chapter will have a profound positive impact on the world of the 21st century, on all of humanity. The growing trust between our countries is strengthening our defense, security, and maritime cooperation. Today, we agreed to enhance defense exchange, disaster management, and industrial cooperation. Our coast guards will now work together for maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean. As two close maritime nations, we have also decided to enhance mutual cooperation in the blue economy, port development, and maritime trade."

PM Narendra Modi said, "It is a major priority for India and Indonesia that poverty is eradicated and the benefits of welfare schemes reach our citizens. We have shared solutions related to our Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Public Distribution System with Indonesia. We are taking this cooperation to a new level. Our cooperation in the health sector will ensure good quality health services in both countries. The agreement signed today will make good quality and affordable Indian medicines easily available to the citizens of Indonesia. We will also contribute to capacity building of Indonesian doctors and health workers."