NEW DELHI, Jan 25: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
His visit marks a significant chapter in India-Indonesia relations, with President Prabowo set to be the Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday.
President Prabowo arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening and was greeted at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.
Speaking to reporters after the ceremonial welcome, he expressed deep gratitude for the honour.
"I would like to express my deepest appreciation for the great honour I received today. Indonesia considers India a very close friend. India was one of the first countries, perhaps the first, to recognise our independence and support us in our struggle for freedom. We will never forget what India did to help us."
"I am very honoured today, and I am doubly honoured that tomorrow, I will be the chief guest at your Republic Day parade," the Indonesian President said, adding, "I'm committed to promoting closer cooperation, closer partnership with India. That is my determination." —ZEE NEWS