Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) jointly unveiled the India-supported conservation and restoration project at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta. The project underscores a major milestone in India-Indonesia cultural cooperation and civilisational diplomacy between the nations.&nbsp;Along with President Prabowo, PM Modi also offered prayers at the approximately 1,000-year-old Hindu temple complex in Yogyakarta on Indonesia's Java island. The initiative follows the exchange of a Letter of Intent during bilateral talks in Jakarta on Tuesday. During the talks, both countries' leaders welcomed the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) role in carrying out the conservation and restoration task.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/om-namah-shivaya-chants-echoing-the-hindu-connection-of-prambanan-temple-visited-by-pm-modi-in-indonesia-1783500527234"> 'Om Namah Shivaya’ chants echoing: The Hindu connection of Prambanan Temple visited by PM Modi in Indonesia</a><h3>Civilisational ties</h3>Calling Prambanan a "timeless symbol" of the shared cultural heritage of India and Indonesia, PM Modi highlighted the civilisational ties that have linked the two countries for over a thousand years. The restoration initiative reflects India's broader cultural diplomacy and Act East policy, under which it has collaborated with countries across South and Southeast Asia to preserve monuments showcasing their shared historical and cultural legacy. Since 2014, the Modi government has backed the conservation of several significant heritage sites across Asia. India helped restore the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam, a major Shaivite temple complex and the spiritual centre of the ancient Champa Kingdom. In 2015, it extended a grant of LKR 326 million to Sri Lanka for the restoration of the historic Thiruketheeswaram Temple, one of the country's five ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Lord Shiva.&nbsp;Following Myanmar's 2016 earthquake, India also partnered with the Myanmar government to restore monuments in the UNESCO-listed Bagan Archaeological Zone, with the Archaeological Survey of India conserving 12 historic pagodas and completing restoration work at the iconic Ananda Temple. &nbsp;

The restoration initiative reflects India's broader cultural diplomacy and Act East policy, under which it has collaborated with countries across South and Southeast Asia to preserve monuments showcasing their shared historical and cultural legacy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) jointly unveiled the India-supported conservation and restoration project at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta. The project underscores a major milestone in India-Indonesia cultural cooperation and civilisational diplomacy between the nations. Along with President Prabowo, PM Modi also offered prayers at the approximately 1,000-year-old Hindu temple complex in Yogyakarta on Indonesia's Java island. The initiative follows the exchange of a Letter of Intent during bilateral talks in Jakarta on Tuesday. During the talks, both countries' leaders welcomed the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) role in carrying out the conservation and restoration task. Also read: 'Om Namah Shivaya’ chants echoing: The Hindu connection of Prambanan Temple visited by PM Modi in Indonesia Civilisational ties Calling Prambanan a "timeless symbol" of the shared cultural heritage of India and Indonesia, PM Modi highlighted the civilisational ties that have linked the two countries for over a thousand years. The restoration initiative reflects India's broader cultural diplomacy and Act East policy, under which it has collaborated with countries across South and Southeast Asia to preserve monuments showcasing their shared historical and cultural legacy. Since 2014, the Modi government has backed the conservation of several significant heritage sites across Asia. India helped restore the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam, a major Shaivite temple complex and the spiritual centre of the ancient Champa Kingdom. In 2015, it extended a grant of LKR 326 million to Sri Lanka for the restoration of the historic Thiruketheeswaram Temple, one of the country's five ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Lord Shiva. Following Myanmar's 2016 earthquake, India also partnered with the Myanmar government to restore monuments in the UNESCO-listed Bagan Archaeological Zone, with the Archaeological Survey of India conserving 12 historic pagodas and completing restoration work at the iconic Ananda Temple.

The restoration initiative reflects India's broader cultural diplomacy and Act East policy, under which it has collaborated with countries across South and Southeast Asia to preserve monuments showcasing their shared historical and cultural legacy.

PM Modi visits historic Prambanan Temple, strengthens India-Indonesia cultural diplomacy

Indonesia's newly minted leader, President Prabowo Subianto, officially swore in his cabinet on Monday, a team that analysts said reflected the continuity of his predecessor's main policies.

Prabowo took office on Sunday as the eighth Indonesian president, taking the mantle from Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. In a fiery speech to lawmakers, he promised to eradicate corruption and aim to reach self-sufficiency in food and energy.

Prabowo's so-called "red and white" cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including re-appointments of Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister and Bahlil Lahadalia as energy minister.

Sri Mulyani will preside over Prabowo's main programmes, including giving free meals to about 20 million children which could cost the state budget 71 trillion rupiah ($4.60 billion) in the first year, a number intended to keep the annual fiscal deficit under a legislated ceiling of 3 per cent of gross domestic product.

A former World Bank managing director, Sri Mulyani has earned plaudits for reforming the taxation system while working under two presidents before Prabowo. She did not answer questions on her future fiscal policies on Monday and merely told reporters she was "ready for duty."

Investors fear Prabowo's huge spending plans might derail its track record of fiscal prudence in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Other key re-appointments include chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto and Erick Thohir as the state-owned enterprises minister.

Meutya Hafid, a former reporter who will head up the newly renamed communications and digital ministry, said she would focus on data protection, online safety for children and make sure the internet is accessible to all.

Investment minister Rosan Roeslani said his focus was on expanding Jokowi's policy of increasing domestic resource processing to include fisheries and seaweed.

Prabowo's re-appointments show his intention to continue the policies of Jokowi, especially on the economy, said analyst Burhanuddin Muhtadi.

"Prabowo does not want to take further risks and that's why he chose key figures that served under Jokowi," he said, adding these appointments give Prabowo some political security.

Indonesia's new foreign minister is Sugiono, deputy of the parliamentary commission overseeing foreign policy. Zulkifli Hasan, the minister overseeing food supply, said he would expand farming in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region to reach Prabowo's target of food self-sufficiency.

Luhut Pandjaitan, Jokowi's senior minister who spearheaded Indonesia's mineral processing industry, has been named the head of the country's National Economic Council, which advises the president.

Prabowo's cabinet differs in some aspects from Jokowi's as some ministries have been broken up or renamed. Education and culture ministries are separate, as well as environment and forestry.

Ahead of the swearing in, Prabowo held a meeting with China's visiting Vice President Han Zheng, according to a post on his official social media platform X and China's foreign ministry.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience. 
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Indonesia's newly minted leader, President Prabowo Subianto, officially swore in his cabinet on Monday, a team that analysts said reflected the continuity of his predecessor's main policies.

Indonesia's newly minted leader, President Prabowo Subianto, officially swore in his cabinet on Monday, a team that analysts said reflected the continuity of his predecessor's main policies. Prabowo took office on Sunday as the eighth Indonesian president, taking the mantle from Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. In a fiery speech to lawmakers, he promised to eradicate corruption and aim to reach self-sufficiency in food and energy. Prabowo's so-called "red and white" cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including re-appointments of Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister and Bahlil Lahadalia as energy minister. Sri Mulyani will preside over Prabowo's main programmes, including giving free meals to about 20 million children which could cost the state budget 71 trillion rupiah ($4.60 billion) in the first year, a number intended to keep the annual fiscal deficit under a legislated ceiling of 3 per cent of gross domestic product. A former World Bank managing director, Sri Mulyani has earned plaudits for reforming the taxation system while working under two presidents before Prabowo. She did not answer questions on her future fiscal policies on Monday and merely told reporters she was "ready for duty." Investors fear Prabowo's huge spending plans might derail its track record of fiscal prudence in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Other key re-appointments include chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto and Erick Thohir as the state-owned enterprises minister. Meutya Hafid, a former reporter who will head up the newly renamed communications and digital ministry, said she would focus on data protection, online safety for children and make sure the internet is accessible to all. Investment minister Rosan Roeslani said his focus was on expanding Jokowi's policy of increasing domestic resource processing to include fisheries and seaweed. Prabowo's re-appointments show his intention to continue the policies of Jokowi, especially on the economy, said analyst Burhanuddin Muhtadi. "Prabowo does not want to take further risks and that's why he chose key figures that served under Jokowi," he said, adding these appointments give Prabowo some political security. Indonesia's new foreign minister is Sugiono, deputy of the parliamentary commission overseeing foreign policy. Zulkifli Hasan, the minister overseeing food supply, said he would expand farming in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region to reach Prabowo's target of food self-sufficiency. Luhut Pandjaitan, Jokowi's senior minister who spearheaded Indonesia's mineral processing industry, has been named the head of the country's National Economic Council, which advises the president. Prabowo's cabinet differs in some aspects from Jokowi's as some ministries have been broken up or renamed. Education and culture ministries are separate, as well as environment and forestry. Ahead of the swearing in, Prabowo held a meeting with China's visiting Vice President Han Zheng, according to a post on his official social media platform X and China's foreign ministry. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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PM Modi visits historic Prambanan Temple, strengthens India-Indonesia cultural diplomacy

Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto swears in 100+ ministers in 'red and white' cabinet