President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has conferred\nthe nation\u2019s highest honour, the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna,\nupon Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The award was presented\nas a profound appreciation for Modi\u2019s significant role in strengthening\nbilateral relations to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic\nPartnership.<\/p>\n
The ceremony took place on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting at\nMerdeka Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday (7\/7). During a joint press\nconference, President Prabowo expressed his gratitude for PM Modi\u2019s\nwillingness to accept the highest honour from the Republic of\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs President of the Republic of Indonesia, I thank Prime Minister\nNarendra Modi for his willingness to accept the highest honour from the\nRepublic of Indonesia, the Bintang RI Adipurna. We thank the Prime\nMinister for accepting it,\u201d Prabowo stated.<\/p>\n
According to Prabowo, the award acknowledges Modi\u2019s leadership, which\nhas consistently fostered closer ties between Indonesia and India. Under\nModi\u2019s leadership, cooperation between the two nations has grown rapidly\nacross various strategic sectors. Furthermore, PM Modi is considered to\nhave provided tangible support for various development programmes and\nprojects in Indonesia. The conferment of the Bintang RI Adipurna\nsymbolises respect for India\u2019s substantial contribution to strengthening\nthe foundations of diplomatic relations.<\/p>\n
Prabowo also noted that a similar honour was previously bestowed upon\nIndia\u2019s first Prime Minister. This refers to the long history shared by\nthe two nations as pioneers and founders of the Non-Aligned Movement,\nwhich forms a strong basis for their fraternal relations to this\nday.<\/p>\n
President Prabowo assessed that PM Modi\u2019s state visit carries\nsignificant meaning. This momentum is viewed as a new milestone for\ndeepening a mutually beneficial partnership for the people of both\nnations. \u201cPrime Minister Modi\u2019s visit this time is a historic milestone.\nThis visit reflects the commitment of both countries to continue\nadvancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through concrete and\nmutually beneficial cooperation,\u201d Prabowo affirmed.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, Prabowo specifically conveyed his appreciation to\nthe Indian government for their support regarding Indonesia\u2019s full\nmembership in BRICS. This support is considered proof of the high level\nof trust and the close relationship between the two countries on the\ninternational stage. \u201cWe also earlier expressed our gratitude for\nIndia\u2019s support concerning Indonesia\u2019s permanent membership in BRICS,\u201d\nhe concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/president-prabowo-awards-pm-modi-indonesias-highest-honour-1783410719", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }