Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has reaffirmed his\ncommitment to working alongside the Indonesian government to finalise\nthe restoration of the Prambanan Temple Complex. The target for\ncompleting the conservation project of this historic site is set for\nbefore the year 2029.<\/p>\n
Modi made the statement following a direct inspection of the temple\ncomplex alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Central Java\non Wednesday (8\/7). The visit is part of a series of state visits by PM\nModi to Indonesia during his three-day itinerary.<\/p>\n
Modi emphasised that the restoration of Prambanan is not merely a\nphysical project, but a tangible manifestation of the deep relationship\nbetween Indonesia and India that has existed for over 1,200 years. He\nviews Prambanan as a symbol of a living civilisation that continues to\nconnect both nations to the present day.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, my friend, President Prabowo, has made me promise that we\nwill complete this work before 2029. I will return to Indonesia to\ninspect the temple complex once the restoration is finished,\u201d said\nModi.<\/p>\n
He also added that the completion of this restoration will eventually\nbe celebrated as a major festival, marking the success of the joint\nefforts of both nations in preserving world cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
During his visit, PM Modi took the opportunity to offer prayers in\nthe temple area dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, and Lord\nGanesha. He described the spiritual experience as one of the most sacred\nmoments of his life, particularly as it was shared alongside President\nPrabowo.<\/p>\n
Modi also expressed high appreciation for the Indonesian people, who\nhave preserved the integrity of Prambanan for centuries. According to\nhim, the spiritual values and reliefs found within the area serve as\nauthentic evidence of the historical links between India and\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
Beyond the cultural aspects, PM Modi believes that the ongoing\nconservation process will strengthen Prambanan\u2019s position as a global\ntourist destination. He predicts a significant surge in the number of\ntourists and pilgrims travelling from India to Indonesia once the\nrestoration is complete.<\/p>\n
At the conclusion of his visit, Modi praised the attention to detail\nshown by President Prabowo throughout the visit agenda. On behalf of the\n1.4 billion people of India, he expressed his gratitude for the warm\nwelcome and the close cooperation demonstrated by the Indonesian\ngovernment.<\/p>\n
Through this collaboration, it is hoped that the bilateral\nrelationship between the two nations will become increasingly robust,\nbringing progress and prosperity to the people of both sides.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indian-pm-modi-pledges-to-complete-prambanan-temple-restoration-before-2029-1783500630", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }