en.malanginspirasi.com – President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto welcomed Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to Indonesia on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The visit of Modi marks the strengthening of relations between the two countries.
PM Modi’s arrival in Indonesia was for a three-day state visit.
As a sign of respect, the plane carrying the Indian Prime Minister received a special escort from three F-16 fighter jets and two Sukhoi fighter jets upon entering Indonesian airspace.
The plane carrying PM Modi landed at approximately 5:20 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta.
President Prabowo’s personal welcome at the bottom of the plane’s steps demonstrated a state salute that demonstrated Indonesia’s closeness and respect for India.
At the bottom of the plane’s steps, the two leaders shook hands and exchanged warm smiles.
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Afterward, the two leaders walked side by side through a guard of honor accompanied by instrumental music from the Indonesian band and the sound of six cannon salvos.
The welcoming atmosphere was further enhanced by a performance of Indonesian dances accompanied by traditional music, a symbol of Indonesia’s hospitality and rich cultural heritage.
PM Modi appeared to enjoy and express his appreciation for the dance performance.
Their togetherness throughout the welcoming procession at the airport reflected the warm personal relationship and mutual respect between the two leaders.
This state visit is a significant opportunity to further strengthen Indonesia and India’s strategic partnership across various sectors.
During his stay in Indonesia, PM Modi is scheduled to undertake a series of state engagements with President Prabowo, including an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, bilateral meetings, and discussions on various strategic cooperation opportunities of mutual interest.
This visit also holds historic significance as PM Narendra Modi’s second visit to Indonesia, following his visit in 2018.
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1951, Indonesia and India have continued to build an increasingly close partnership as two major democracies in Asia.
The cooperation includes trade, investment, defense, maritime security, energy, technology, education, and people-to-people relations.
