On January 25, 2025, Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, marking his first State Visit to India since taking office in October 2024.
The visit holds great significance, as President Subianto is the Chief Guest for India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations, offering a perfect platform to enhance diplomatic relations.
Diplomatic Discussions with Indian Leadership
During his visit, President Prabowo Subianto engaged in high-level meetings with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding bilateral ties between India and Indonesia. Key topics included political, security, defense, and trade cooperation, laying the groundwork for deeper collaboration between the two nations.
A Historic Partnership
The State Visit, spanning from January 25 to 26, 2025, provides an opportunity to review and elevate the bilateral relationship between India and Indonesia. Indonesia plays a pivotal role in India’s “Act East” policy, which aims to expand India’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen ties with East Asia.
India and Indonesia share a rich cultural and commercial heritage, with exchanges in Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim traditions shaping both nations over two millennia.
This historical connection continues to foster mutual respect and cooperation. The visit serves as a reminder of the enduring friendship between the two countries and their shared vision for a prosperous future.
