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Indonesian President hails PM Modi's leadership: 'Inspiration for us'

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who arrived in Delhi to grace the 76th Republic Day celebrations, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership 'inspirational'

R-Day: Murmu, Indonesian counterpart arrive at Kartavya Path in buggy

President Droupadi Murmu and her Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto arrived at Kartavya Path for the 76th Republic Day parade on Sunday in a traditional buggy, a practice that made a comeback after a 40-year gap last year. They were escorted by the President's Bodyguard -- "Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak". The President's Bodyguard is the senior-most regiment of the Indian Army. The gold-plated, horse-drawn buggy is a black carriage with the national emblem embossed on it in gold. The buggy, drawn by a mixed breed of Indian and Austrian horses, also features gold-plated rims. The presidential buggy had been used for Republic Day functions till 1984 but was discontinued after the assassination of the then-prime minister Indira Gandhi. The buggy was last used by Giani Zail Singh in 1984 before being discontinued due to security reasons. The presidents then began using limousines for travel. In 2014, then-president Pranab Mukherjee used it again for the beating retreat ceremony. His

India, Indonesia sign MOUs on health, renew one on maritime security

A Cultural Exchange Program was also signed between the Union Ministry of Culture and Indonesia's Ministry of Culture

Indonesia key pillar of India's Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific Vision: Murmu

President Murmu hosted a banquet in honour of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday

India, Indonesia to boost defence, trade ties, jointly counter terrorism

India and Indonesia on Saturday agreed to give a new momentum to the overall bilateral ties and especially concurred on working jointly in the areas of defence manufacturing and supply chains, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for wide-ranging talks. Subianto, on a three-day visit to India, will be the chief guest at the Republic-Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Sunday. In his media statement following the talks, Modi described Indonesia as an "important partner" of India in the 10-nation ASEAN bloc as well as in the Indo-Pacific, noting that both countries are committed to a rules-based order in the region. "We agree that the freedom of navigation should be ensured in line with international law," Modi said amid growing global concerns over China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific region. "We held extensive discussions on various aspects of our bilateral ties," the prime minister said, adding that India and ...

Indonesia to be in lead of India's 76th Republic Day parade for first time

Indonesian President is accompanied by a high-powered delegation of six cabinet ministers, senior officials and a very large business delegation

Honoured to welcome Indonesia Prez Subianto as R-Day chief guest: PM Modi

India is honoured to welcome Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. In a post on X, Modi noted that Indonesia was the guest nation when India marked its first Republic Day, and Subianto would attend the celebrations with the country celebrating 75 years as a republic on Sunday. He said, "India is honoured to welcome President Prabowo Subianto." Modi added he and Subianto discussed various aspects of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. India and Indonesia on Saturday agreed to give a new momentum to overall bilateral ties and especially concurred on working jointly in the areas of defence manufacturing and supply chains, as the prime minister hosted Subianto for wide-ranging talks.

Indonesian President Subianto receives ceremonial welcome in New Delhi

Prabowo Subianto also met with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Indonesian President Subianto arrives in India to attend Republic Day

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived here on Thursday night on his first visit to India as the head of state. Subianto is in Delhi primarily to grace the 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. The Indonesian president was welcomed at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita. "A warm welcome to President Prabowo Subianto @prabowo of Indonesia as he arrives in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on 'X'. "This visit will further strengthen India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," he said. Both sides are expected to firm up several pacts to expand cooperation in a number of areas during Subianto's visit. He will be the fourth Indonesian president to attend India's Republic Day celebrations. Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950. A 352-member marching and band contingent from

Several MoUs to be inked during Indonesian Prez Subianto's visit to India

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's two-day visit to India beginning Saturday is expected to inject a new momentum in bilateral ties with both sides set to firm up several pacts to expand cooperation in a number of areas. Subianto is visiting the national capital primarily to grace the 76th Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest. Indonesia is keen to procure BrahMos BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India and there could be an announcement to this effect during Subianto's visit. The Indonesian leader will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The entire gamut of bilateral cooperation including in areas of defence and security, trade and investment, healthcare, energy, connectivity, tourism and people-to-people relations will be reviewed at the talks, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Several MoUs (Memorandum of Understandings) and announcements are likely to be concluded during the visit, they said. It will be ...

17 dead, 9 missing after flash flood in Indonesia, search ops resume

Indonesian rescuers resumed a search Wednesday for people missing after flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's main island of Java that killed at least 17 people. Waters from flooded rivers tore through nine villages in Pekalongan regency of Central Java province and landslides tumbled onto mountainside hamlets after the torrential rains Monday. National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said flooding triggered a landslide that buried two houses and a cafe in Petungkriyono resort area. The disasters all together destroyed 25 houses, a dam and three main bridges connecting villages in Pekalongan. Muhari said at least 17 people were dead, nine were missing and 13 injured by Wednesday. Nearly 300 people were forced to flee to temporary government shelters. The search and rescue operation that was hampered by bad weather, mudslides and rugged terrain was halted Tuesday afternoon due to heavy rain and thick fog that made devastated areas along the rivers dangerous

Indonesia fines Google $12.4 mn for anti-competitive play billing practices

Indonesia joins India, Russia and the European Union, who have all imposed significant fines on the tech giant for alleged unfair competitive business practices

India nears sale of $450 mn Russia-backed BrahMos missiles to Indonesia

The sale of the BrahMos cruise missiles is expected to be announced as early as this week when Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially visits India

China's BYD to complete $1 billion Indonesia plant by year-end: Report

The plant, which is being built at an industrial complex in Subang, West Java, will have a production capacity of 150,000 EV units annually

Indonesian President Subianto to be chief guest at Republic Day event

During his state visit, President Prabowo Subianto and Indian leaders will review bilateral relations and discuss important regional and global matters

Indonesian President Subianto set to grace R-Day parade as chief guest

History beckons as Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto attends India's Republic Day function as chief guest amid growing ties between the two countries in a shifting global landscape

Indonesian President Subianto to grace Republic Day parade as chief guest

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebration in the national capital as the Chief Guest, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. It is learnt that Subianto is unlikely to travel to Pakistan immediately after concluding his trip to India after New Delhi raised the issue. Jakarta planned a trip to Pakistan by the Indonesian President after his visit to New Delhi, Pakistan media had reported. India is yet to formally announce this year's Republic Day chief guest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with Subianto during his visit. Every year, India invites world leaders to attend the Republic Day celebration. Last year, French President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi graced the occasion in 2023. There was no Republic Day Chief guest in 2021 and 2022 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, then Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was the chief guest at the

India, Indonesia set for travel 'bonanza' as middle classes expand

Asia has seen a rather slow post-pandemic recovery compared to other parts of the world, held back by sluggish growth in its biggest economy, China

Japan's PM heads to Malaysia, Indonesia to boost defence, economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defence and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China's threats grow in the region. The visit, his first for bilateral talks outside of international meetings, shows Japan's commitment to further those ties even as the US presence in the region may decrease after President-elect Donald Trump takes office later this month. Malaysia and Indonesia are maritime regional powers near vital shipping lanes and are key to Japanese and global security and the economy, and they share concerns over China's increasing assertiveness, officials say. Ishiba, who will meet Friday with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, hopes to strengthen security cooperation and discuss efforts to ensure stable supply chains with Malaysia, which is chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year. On Saturday, Ishiba and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will reportedl

Apple can't sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite securing investment deal

Indonesia banned iPhone 16 sales after Apple failed to meet requirements that smartphones sold domestically should comprise at least 35 per cent locally-made parts