WATCH: F-16, Sukhoi-30 escort PM Modi’s aircraft in Indonesia
As Prime Minister Modi's aircraft entered Indonesian airspace, it was escorted by the two fighter jets in a ceremonial gesture before landing in Jakarta.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, July 7, said that the Coast Guard of India will work with Indonesia to ensure maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean.
Addressing a joint press meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Prime Minister Modi said that the two sides have agreed to enhance defence exchange, disaster management and industrial cooperation, IANS reported.
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“I believe that 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 defence, security, and maritime cooperation,” PM Modi said.
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The Prime Minister said that they have agreed to enhance defence 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,” he added.
During the press meet, President Prabowo Subianto announced conferring the country’s highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, upon Prime Minister Modi. Instituted in 1959, it is the highest civilian and military medal of honour conferred by the Southeast Asian nation, recognising extraordinary service.
Expressing gratitude to the Indonesian President as well as the people of the country for honouring him, Prime Minister Modi said that ties between India and Indonesia have gained new energy, confidence, and depth in recent years.
“This morning, I was conferred Indonesia’s highest honour with great affection and respect. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians and reflects the sentiments of the people of Indonesia and the historic, deep-rooted bonds between our two nations. I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo, the Government of Indonesia, and the people of this country,” he said.
“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 steps forward across all sectors — development, security, technology, culture, and education,” he added.
Further, the announcement was made regarding the establishment of a campus of India’s management institute, IIM Bangalore, in Indonesia.
Prime Minister Modi said the two nations share a “trusted, decades-long partnership” in the space sector, adding that both sides have taken key decisions about joint research, technology sharing, and capacity building in the space sector.
“Defeating poverty and ensuring the benefits of welfare programs reach our citizens is a top priority for India and Indonesia. We have shared solutions for our mid-day meal scheme and public distribution system with Indonesia. Now, we are taking this cooperation to the next level. Our health cooperation will play a vital role in ensuring quality healthcare in both countries. Today’s agreement will make high-quality and affordable Indian medicines more readily available to Indonesian citizens. We will also contribute to the capacity building of Indonesian doctors and healthcare workers,” he said.
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