PM Modi Receives Indonesia's Highest Honour
PM Modi awarded Bintang Adipurna, Indonesia's highest honour, for strengthening bilateral ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Indonesia's highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna, in Jakarta on Tuesday. The honour was presented by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in recognition of PM Modi's role in strengthening bilateral ties between India and Indonesia.
The Prime Minister dedicated the award to the people of India and the enduring relationship between the two countries. In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said that the honour belongs to the people of India and the sentiments of the people of Indonesia, as well as the historic and intimate ties between the two nations.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the award as a tribute to the friendship between India and Indonesia. The award is the highest honour of the Republic of Indonesia and has been awarded in recognition of PM Modi's leadership in strengthening India-Indonesia friendship and furthering unity, continuity, and prosperity of Indonesia.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also welcomed the recognition, stating that the honour is a matter of immense pride for all Indians. He added that the award is a testament to PM Modi's steadfast efforts towards deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia, as well as stronger India-ASEAN ties.
The Bintang Adipurna was instituted in 1959 and is awarded to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the unity, continuity, and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia. The award is a significant recognition of PM Modi's efforts to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia and is expected to further deepen the relationship between the two countries.
The honour is also seen as a reflection of the growing strategic partnership between India and Indonesia. The two countries have been working closely on various issues, including trade, defence, and security. The award is expected to boost the morale of the people of India and Indonesia and is seen as a positive development in the relationship between the two nations.
In his address to the Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto, the Government of Indonesia, and the people of Indonesia for the honour. He humbly and wholeheartedly accepted the affection shown by the people of Indonesia on behalf of millions of Indians.
The award is a significant milestone in the relationship between India and Indonesia and is expected to have a positive impact on the bilateral ties between the two countries. It is also seen as a recognition of PM Modi's leadership and his efforts to strengthen the relationship between India and Indonesia.
Overall, the award of the Bintang Adipurna to PM Modi is a significant development in the relationship between India and Indonesia. It reflects the growing strategic partnership between the two countries and is expected to further deepen the relationship between India and Indonesia.
