President Prabowo Awards PM Modi Indonesia's Highest Honour
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has conferred the nation’s highest honour, the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna, upon Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The award was presented as a profound appreciation for Modi’s significant role in strengthening bilateral relations to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The ceremony took place on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/7). During a joint press conference, President Prabowo expressed his gratitude for PM Modi’s willingness to accept the highest honour from the Republic of Indonesia.
“As President of the Republic of Indonesia, I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his willingness to accept the highest honour from the Republic of Indonesia, the Bintang RI Adipurna. We thank the Prime Minister for accepting it,” Prabowo stated.
According to Prabowo, the award acknowledges Modi’s leadership, which has consistently fostered closer ties between Indonesia and India. Under Modi’s leadership, cooperation between the two nations has grown rapidly across various strategic sectors. Furthermore, PM Modi is considered to have provided tangible support for various development programmes and projects in Indonesia. The conferment of the Bintang RI Adipurna symbolises respect for India’s substantial contribution to strengthening the foundations of diplomatic relations.
Prabowo also noted that a similar honour was previously bestowed upon India’s first Prime Minister. This refers to the long history shared by the two nations as pioneers and founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, which forms a strong basis for their fraternal relations to this day.
President Prabowo assessed that PM Modi’s state visit carries significant meaning. This momentum is viewed as a new milestone for deepening a mutually beneficial partnership for the people of both nations. “Prime Minister Modi’s visit this time is a historic milestone. This visit reflects the commitment of both countries to continue advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through concrete and mutually beneficial cooperation,” Prabowo affirmed.
During the meeting, Prabowo specifically conveyed his appreciation to the Indian government for their support regarding Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS. This support is considered proof of the high level of trust and the close relationship between the two countries on the international stage. “We also earlier expressed our gratitude for India’s support concerning Indonesia’s permanent membership in BRICS,” he concluded.