Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Indonesia earlier this week was also the story of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. During his visit, the melody of the popular song from the 1998 Bollywood film of the same name starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, was played at the venue. President Prabowo said he had "Indian DNA", and that he and his aides love to sing or dance to Indian music.&nbsp;<h2>"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and the Indonesian President's 'Indian DNA'</h2>Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo Subianto together played the traditional Indonesian musical instrument, the angklung, drawing smiles from those present. The angklung is made of bamboo tubes that produce sound when shaken. This joint performance symbolised the cultural harmony between the two nations and delighted the audience. The melody of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai played at the venue of Modi's engagements.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-indonesia-strengthen-ties-indonesia-confers-highest-honour-to-pm-modi-1783424516060/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-indonesia-strengthen-ties-indonesia-confers-highest-honour-to-pm-modi-1783424516060/embed</a>President Prabowo said he had done a genome sequencing and found he had "Indian DNA". “So whenever I hear Indian music, I find my body moving,” he added. He revealed that many of his ministers and military generals also enjoy singing or dancing to Indian songs.Later, at a community event with the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, Modi noted the popularity of Bollywood in Indonesia. Speaking in Hindi, he specifically referred to the song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and told President Prabowo Subianto that when India and Indonesia come together, it goes far beyond "kuch kuch hota hai" (a little happens) to "bahut kuch hota hai" (a lot happens).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pm-narendra-modi-quotes-kuch-kuch-hota-hai-karan-johar-calls-it-language-of-love-1783499943384">PM Narendra Modi quotes Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karan Johar calls it language of love</a><h2>Popularity of Bollywood and Indian Songs in Indonesia</h2>These exchanges should be seen in the context of the enduring popularity of Bollywood films and Indian songs in Indonesia.Indian films and music have been embedded in the Southeast Asian nation's cultural fabric for decades, owing to historical ties and shared mythological traditions such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Bollywood films and their soundtracks have been screened and broadcast in Indonesia since the mid-20th century.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-confirms-signing-brahmos-cruise-missile-deal-with-vietnam-says-indonesia-pact-in-final-stages-1780147810239">India says signed BrahMos cruise missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia pact in final stages</a>Generations of Indonesians have grown up watching Bollywood films, with fans remembering classics from the 1950s to the 1990s as well as modern hits. Shah Rukh Khan's films, and songs from movies such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kal Ho Naa Ho, remain perennial favourites and are frequently played at weddings, parties and community events across Indonesia.Songs by A.R. Rahman, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar and contemporary Indian artists often go viral on TikTok and other local social media platforms. Indonesians enthusiastically perform cover versions of these songs and create TikTok videos dancing to them, reflecting the continued popularity of Indian music and cinema in the country.

From Narendra Modi's remarks on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai song, to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto saying he had Indian DNA as he moves to Indian songs, the love for Bollywood and Indian music was on full display during the Indian leader's visit to Indonesia. A recap

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Indonesia earlier this week was also the story of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. During his visit, the melody of the popular song from the 1998 Bollywood film of the same name starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, was played at the venue. President Prabowo said he had "Indian DNA", and that he and his aides love to sing or dance to Indian music. "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and the Indonesian President's 'Indian DNA' Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo Subianto together played the traditional Indonesian musical instrument, the angklung, drawing smiles from those present. The angklung is made of bamboo tubes that produce sound when shaken. This joint performance symbolised the cultural harmony between the two nations and delighted the audience. The melody of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai played at the venue of Modi's engagements. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-indonesia-strengthen-ties-indonesia-confers-highest-honour-to-pm-modi-1783424516060/embed President Prabowo said he had done a genome sequencing and found he had "Indian DNA". “So whenever I hear Indian music, I find my body moving,” he added. He revealed that many of his ministers and military generals also enjoy singing or dancing to Indian songs. Later, at a community event with the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, Modi noted the popularity of Bollywood in Indonesia. Speaking in Hindi, he specifically referred to the song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and told President Prabowo Subianto that when India and Indonesia come together, it goes far beyond "kuch kuch hota hai" (a little happens) to "bahut kuch hota hai" (a lot happens). Also read: PM Narendra Modi quotes Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karan Johar calls it language of love Popularity of Bollywood and Indian Songs in Indonesia These exchanges should be seen in the context of the enduring popularity of Bollywood films and Indian songs in Indonesia. Indian films and music have been embedded in the Southeast Asian nation's cultural fabric for decades, owing to historical ties and shared mythological traditions such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Bollywood films and their soundtracks have been screened and broadcast in Indonesia since the mid-20th century. Also read: India says signed BrahMos cruise missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia pact in final stages Generations of Indonesians have grown up watching Bollywood films, with fans remembering classics from the 1950s to the 1990s as well as modern hits. Shah Rukh Khan's films, and songs from movies such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kal Ho Naa Ho, remain perennial favourites and are frequently played at weddings, parties and community events across Indonesia. Songs by A.R. Rahman, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar and contemporary Indian artists often go viral on TikTok and other local social media platforms. Indonesians enthusiastically perform cover versions of these songs and create TikTok videos dancing to them, reflecting the continued popularity of Indian music and cinema in the country.

From Narendra Modi's remarks on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai song, to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto saying he had Indian DNA as he moves to Indian songs, the love for Bollywood and Indian music was on full display during the Indian leader's visit to Indonesia. A recap

'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai': How Bollywood song symbolised Indonesia's love for Indian music during PM Modi's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik for his role in helping Indonesia's leadership during the country's independence struggle against Dutch rule.&nbsp;Speaking in the Indonesian parliament in Jakarta, Modi recalled how Patnaik, a pilot, safely flew Indonesia's then Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India. He said the mission strengthened the relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;"Both our nations gained independence around the same time: Indonesia in 1945 and India in 1947. When it came to sovereignty as independent nations, India became a strong voice in support of Indonesia's independence movement at the United Nations. The role played by the respected Biju Patnaik during that period, the way he safely brought Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India, brought the two nations closer," Modi said.<h2>The historic 1947 rescue mission</h2>The operation took place after the end of the Second World War, when the Dutch tried to regain control over Indonesia. They launched a large military offensive and placed Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta under house arrest in Jakarta, preventing them from leading the country's independence movement or leaving the city.&nbsp;Jawaharlal Nehru, then prime minister of India, assigned the 31-year-old Biju Patnaik, an accomplished pilot and founder of Kalinga Airlines, to carry out a secret mission to rescue the two leaders so they could gather international support against Dutch colonial rule.&nbsp;In July 1947, Patnaik and his co-pilot wife, Gyanwati Patnaik, flew a Douglas C-47 Dakota aircraft into Indonesian airspace despite warnings from the Dutch that the aircraft would be shot down. Patnaik responded that any attack on his plane would lead to Dutch aircraft being targeted over Indian skies in retaliation.&nbsp;Patnaik landed safely on a temporary airstrip, brought Sjahrir and Hatta on board, and flew them to New Delhi through Singapore on July 24, 1947.The rescue mission helped draw international attention to Indonesia's fight for independence and increased pressure on the Dutch, who later recognised Indonesia's sovereignty.

Addressing the Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi highlighted the role of Biju Patnaik, who undertook a death-defying rescue mission to safely fly Indonesia's then Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik for his role in helping Indonesia's leadership during the country's independence struggle against Dutch rule. Speaking in the Indonesian parliament in Jakarta, Modi recalled how Patnaik, a pilot, safely flew Indonesia's then Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India. He said the mission strengthened the relationship between the two countries. "Both our nations gained independence around the same time: Indonesia in 1945 and India in 1947. When it came to sovereignty as independent nations, India became a strong voice in support of Indonesia's independence movement at the United Nations. The role played by the respected Biju Patnaik during that period, the way he safely brought Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India, brought the two nations closer," Modi said. The historic 1947 rescue mission The operation took place after the end of the Second World War, when the Dutch tried to regain control over Indonesia. They launched a large military offensive and placed Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta under house arrest in Jakarta, preventing them from leading the country's independence movement or leaving the city. Jawaharlal Nehru, then prime minister of India, assigned the 31-year-old Biju Patnaik, an accomplished pilot and founder of Kalinga Airlines, to carry out a secret mission to rescue the two leaders so they could gather international support against Dutch colonial rule. In July 1947, Patnaik and his co-pilot wife, Gyanwati Patnaik, flew a Douglas C-47 Dakota aircraft into Indonesian airspace despite warnings from the Dutch that the aircraft would be shot down. Patnaik responded that any attack on his plane would lead to Dutch aircraft being targeted over Indian skies in retaliation. Patnaik landed safely on a temporary airstrip, brought Sjahrir and Hatta on board, and flew them to New Delhi through Singapore on July 24, 1947. The rescue mission helped draw international attention to Indonesia's fight for independence and increased pressure on the Dutch, who later recognised Indonesia's sovereignty.

Addressing the Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi highlighted the role of Biju Patnaik, who undertook a death-defying rescue mission to safely fly Indonesia's then Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India.

‘Brought two nations closer’: Why PM Modi praised Biju Patnaik in Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday openly acknowledged that he had drawn inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model, saying several Indian programmes had been adapted in Indonesia and were already producing encouraging results.Speaking at a banquet lunch attended by PM Modi, President Subianto mixed humour with a message of closer cooperation as he praised India's development journey.&nbsp;Addressing the Prime Minister, he said, "I follow your career, and I copied many of your programmes. I don't mind admitting, because if it succeeds for hundreds of millions of people with the same background as Indonesia, the same problems, we are making the same, we have the same problems of a big population, we have agriculture in the background, we face many natural disasters, and yet India has achieved much progress. So I openly admit that I follow your career and I copied a lot of your programmes."&nbsp;He added that adopting those initiatives had benefited Indonesia, saying, "And it's proving to be successful for us. So, thank you very much. I'm very happy there's no copyright to all your programmes."&nbsp;The Indonesian President also revealed that a delegation from Jakarta had recently returned after spending several weeks in India to study agricultural practices that have transformed dry land into productive farmland.&nbsp;"In fact, just I think yesterday, a team from Indonesia just came back from, I think, two or three weeks of study of the achievements many Indian groups have achieved in making arid land to be arable again. It's called permaculture. So we are studying this closely, and we have a lot to learn, and we are not afraid of learning," the President noted.

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President Subianto made the remarks as PM Modi is visiting Indonesia from July 6 to 8 for the first leg of his three-nation diplomatic tour, which will later take him to Australia and New Zealand.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-monitoring-nato-summit-kremlin-peskov-ukraine-trump-1783421997995">Kremlin says NATO summit is of 'great interest' as alliance unveils new defence plans</a>&nbsp;The visit also marked significant progress in bilateral cooperation as the two countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in defence, education and other strategic sectors.&nbsp;Both sides exchanged a series of Memorandums of Understanding covering space exploration, critical minerals, technology, disaster management, medical products regulation, agriculture and maritime safety.&nbsp;"We have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration in tech, AI, and startup businesses," PM Modi announced during a joint press briefing, adding, "We will be opening a campus of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) in Indonesia."&nbsp;India and Indonesia also agreed to work towards linking their cross-border QR payment systems to make financial transactions easier.The two nations will also jointly support the preservation and conservation of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta.&nbsp;During the visit, Indonesia honoured PM Modi with its highest civilian award, the 'Bintang Adipurna' medal, recognising his contribution to strengthening relations between the two countries.&nbsp;Thanking Indonesia for the honour, PM Modi said, "The respect shown through this medal is for every Indian, and I would like to thank Indonesia on their behalf."

Indonesian President revealed that a delegation from Jakarta had recently returned after spending two to three weeks in India studying agricultural practices that have successfully transformed arid land into productive farmland, with the aim of adapting similar techniques in Indonesia.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday openly acknowledged that he had drawn inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model, saying several Indian programmes had been adapted in Indonesia and were already producing encouraging results. Speaking at a banquet lunch attended by PM Modi, President Subianto mixed humour with a message of closer cooperation as he praised India's development journey. Addressing the Prime Minister, he said, "I follow your career, and I copied many of your programmes. I don't mind admitting, because if it succeeds for hundreds of millions of people with the same background as Indonesia, the same problems, we are making the same, we have the same problems of a big population, we have agriculture in the background, we face many natural disasters, and yet India has achieved much progress. So I openly admit that I follow your career and I copied a lot of your programmes." He added that adopting those initiatives had benefited Indonesia, saying, "And it's proving to be successful for us. So, thank you very much. I'm very happy there's no copyright to all your programmes." The Indonesian President also revealed that a delegation from Jakarta had recently returned after spending several weeks in India to study agricultural practices that have transformed dry land into productive farmland. "In fact, just I think yesterday, a team from Indonesia just came back from, I think, two or three weeks of study of the achievements many Indian groups have achieved in making arid land to be arable again. It's called permaculture. So we are studying this closely, and we have a lot to learn, and we are not afraid of learning," the President noted.

Indonesian President revealed that a delegation from Jakarta had recently returned after spending two to three weeks in India studying agricultural practices that have successfully transformed arid land into productive farmland, with the aim of adapting similar techniques in Indonesia.

Watch | 'I don't mind admitting it, I follow your career...': Indonesian President's big praise for PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India is a staunch supporter of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific and advocates for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region and added that India and Indonesia must continue to work together in this direction. PM Modi further said that India believes in shared prosperity, not expansionism, and its foreign policy is based on development and cooperation as he highlighted the historic ties between India and Indonesia while addressing the Indonesian Parliament.&nbsp;PM Modi said, “India is a staunch supporter of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. India advocates for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. We have placed ASEAN at the centre of this approach; our ‘Act East Policy’ is also ASEAN-centric. The comprehensive strategic partnership between India and ASEAN continues to advance steadily. Therefore, India and Indonesia must continue to work together in this direction.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>‘India pursues policy of development rather than expansionism’: PM Modi</h2> India is a nation that pursues a policy of development rather than expansionism, he added. “We advocate ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, i.e., development for all, with the participation of all. Today, I stand before all of you carrying this very mantra and sentiment,” PM Modi said. “Our capitals may be thousands of kilometres apart, but the sea separates us by only 150 kilometres. While the ocean is often a barrier between nations, the sea acts as a bridge between us and lies at the heart of our shared future,” the PM said. PM Modi said the names India, Indonesia, and the Indian Ocean themselves bear witness to deep-rooted connection. The PM emphasised the civilisational, democratic, and maritime ties between India and Indonesia, saying the two countries have built a friendship that continues to grow stronger with time. The Prime Minister also thanked the people and the government of Indonesia for their warm reception and hospitality and called the visit one of the most memorable experiences of his life. Earlier after arrival, Prime Minister Modi held delegation-level talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders agreed to deepen cooperation across a range of sectors, including security, technology, education, and culture. <h2>‘Democratic values and unity in diversity common strengths of both countries’</h2> Addressing a joint press conference after the talks, PM Modi said that democratic values and unity in diversity remain common strengths of both countries.India will support the development of Indonesia-specific electronic voting machines (EVMs), helping the country modernise its electoral framework ahead of its 2029 elections. The Prime Minister had also noted that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established between India and Indonesia in 2018 is entering a new phase. He further reiterated India’s continued support for ASEAN centrality, stating that stronger India-Indonesia cooperation contributes to peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region. PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto.Indonesia also conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna’, reflecting the growing depth of ties between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India believes in shared prosperity, not expansionism, and its foreign policy is based on development and cooperation as he highlighted the historic ties between India and Indonesia while addressing the Indonesian Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India is a staunch supporter of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific and advocates for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region and added that India and Indonesia must continue to work together in this direction. PM Modi further said that India believes in shared prosperity, not expansionism, and its foreign policy is based on development and cooperation as he highlighted the historic ties between India and Indonesia while addressing the Indonesian Parliament. PM Modi said, “India is a staunch supporter of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. India advocates for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. We have placed ASEAN at the centre of this approach; our ‘Act East Policy’ is also ASEAN-centric. The comprehensive strategic partnership between India and ASEAN continues to advance steadily. Therefore, India and Indonesia must continue to work together in this direction.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India believes in shared prosperity, not expansionism, and its foreign policy is based on development and cooperation as he highlighted the historic ties between India and Indonesia while addressing the Indonesian Parliament.

‘India a staunch supporter of free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific,’ says PM Modi in address to Indonesian parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is all set to take India and Indonesia's relationship to a different level. Major announcements are expected to be made in the areas of infrastructure, defence collaboration and the Indo-Pacific region. 
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Sources said that both Prime Minister Modi and his counterpart believe that infrastructure needs to be overhauled to the benefit of the people. The convergence of views on the Indo-Pacific region will also remain central to the agenda.&nbsp;

"There are maritime and economic issues which concern both of us,” said Pradeep Rawat, India’s ambassador to Indonesia. Both Vietnam and Indonesia are affected by the Chinese assertion in the South China sea. 
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Speaking to the press he also said that issues related to economic development would also be part of the focus. Indian tourists have substantially grown in Indonesia in the past few years. Last year Indonesia witnessed 30 per cent growth of Indian tourists. 4,50,000 Indian tourists visited Indonesia last year and the third largest community to visit the island of Bali were Indians. The Indonesian government wants this number to grow to 7,50,000 per year. It has happened because tourism generates employment works as a growth driver for the economy. 
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To boost tourism, a direct flight from Mumbai to Bali was also started though there is still no direct Delhi-Jakarta flight. 
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India also wants to showcase the cultural connect with Indonesia. As part of the shared cultural heritage, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will sign an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with one of the kite museums in Indonesia. Apart from the official MoU, it will also be printed on a kite for symbolic purpose. 
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Indonesia has people of Indian origin from the Tamil Nadu and Sindhi community. Ramayana and Mahabharata finds expression in public discourse. In the heart of Jakarta is an Arjun Vijay Monument with Arjuna riding a chariot with Lord Krishna hurled by 20 horses representing themes from Hinduism like Krittikas and earth. Both India and Indonesia are strategic partners and this visit will deepen the engagement with both the countries. 
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For example India is a large importer of palm oil from Indonesia and in turn Indonesia provides a big market to Indian wheat, sugar and bovine meat. Today, Indonesia is the largest economy of South East Asia and remains the biggest trading partner from this region of India. 
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The prime minister will hold public events including a community interaction with people of Indian origin and NRIs in the evening of May 30. 
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Lastly, close cooperation related to terrorism will also remain on the agenda as radicalisation affects both the countries.

 
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Major announcements are expected to be made in the areas of infrastructure, defence collaboration and the Indo-Pacific region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is all set to take India and Indonesia's relationship to a different level. Major announcements are expected to be made in the areas of infrastructure, defence collaboration and the Indo-Pacific region. Sources said that both Prime Minister Modi and his counterpart believe that infrastructure needs to be overhauled to the benefit of the people. The convergence of views on the Indo-Pacific region will also remain central to the agenda. "There are maritime and economic issues which concern both of us,” said Pradeep Rawat, India’s ambassador to Indonesia. Both Vietnam and Indonesia are affected by the Chinese assertion in the South China sea. Speaking to the press he also said that issues related to economic development would also be part of the focus. Indian tourists have substantially grown in Indonesia in the past few years. Last year Indonesia witnessed 30 per cent growth of Indian tourists. 4,50,000 Indian tourists visited Indonesia last year and the third largest community to visit the island of Bali were Indians. The Indonesian government wants this number to grow to 7,50,000 per year. It has happened because tourism generates employment works as a growth driver for the economy. To boost tourism, a direct flight from Mumbai to Bali was also started though there is still no direct Delhi-Jakarta flight. India also wants to showcase the cultural connect with Indonesia. As part of the shared cultural heritage, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will sign an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with one of the kite museums in Indonesia. Apart from the official MoU, it will also be printed on a kite for symbolic purpose. Indonesia has people of Indian origin from the Tamil Nadu and Sindhi community. Ramayana and Mahabharata finds expression in public discourse. In the heart of Jakarta is an Arjun Vijay Monument with Arjuna riding a chariot with Lord Krishna hurled by 20 horses representing themes from Hinduism like Krittikas and earth. Both India and Indonesia are strategic partners and this visit will deepen the engagement with both the countries. For example India is a large importer of palm oil from Indonesia and in turn Indonesia provides a big market to Indian wheat, sugar and bovine meat. Today, Indonesia is the largest economy of South East Asia and remains the biggest trading partner from this region of India. The prime minister will hold public events including a community interaction with people of Indian origin and NRIs in the evening of May 30. Lastly, close cooperation related to terrorism will also remain on the agenda as radicalisation affects both the countries.

PM Modi’s visit to Indonesia to deepen strategic, defence and business ties