PM Narendra Modi to Visit Prambanan Temple
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Prambanan Temple as part of his state visit to Indonesia. Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that the visit is linked to one of the cooperation agreements between Indonesia and India, specifically the efforts for the renovation or restoration of Prambanan Temple.
“He (Modi) plans to visit Prambanan Temple because one of the agreements reached between Indonesia and India is the effort to carry out the renovation or restoration of Prambanan Temple,” Sugiono said in Jakarta on Monday (6/7).
Sugiono explained that President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed the arrival of PM Narendra Modi on Monday (6/7) afternoon. This visit serves as a return visit following President Prabowo’s previous trip to India.
“The President welcomed Indian PM Narendra Modi, who is conducting a state visit to Indonesia as a return visit following the President’s trip some time ago. This is also a form of increasing closeness and cooperation between the two nations,” he said.
According to Sugiono, during this visit, both countries will also sign several Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and cooperation agreements in various strategic sectors.
“There will also be several agreements and MoUs that will be discussed and signed tomorrow,” he added.
He further noted that the good relationship between President Prabowo and PM Modi serves as an important asset in strengthening the partnership between Indonesia and India.
“Both heads of state share a strong personal chemistry. This is also a step towards strengthening the friendship between Indonesia and India,” Sugiono remarked.
The series of PM Modi’s state visits will begin at the Merdeka Palace with an official welcoming ceremony, followed by a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders, bilateral meetings, and an official state banquet.
“Tomorrow, the series of PM Modi’s state visits will commence at the Merdeka Palace, followed by the usual one-on-one meeting, then bilateral meetings, and the official events will conclude at the Merdeka Palace,” he explained.
In addition to the state agenda, PM Modi is also scheduled to participate in several other activities during his stay in Indonesia before concluding his visit on 8 July.
Regarding the agreements to be reached, Sugiono stated that there are approximately seven to eight Memoranda of Understanding covering various priority sectors.
“Tomorrow there are, let me try to remember, seven or eight. They cover various fields including defence, education, health, and also technology development,” he concluded.