New Delhi, Jan 25 (UNI) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was today accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, ahead of talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day.

The Indonesian President is on his first State Visit to India. He will be the Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations tomorrow.

The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:

“A special welcome for a special friend!

“President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn & PM @narendramodi warmly welcomed President @prabowo of Indonesia on his maiden State Visit to India.

“President @prabowo received a ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt.”

Speaking to the waiting media, President Prabowo said: "Indonesia considers India a very great friend. India was the first country to recognise our independence and supported us in our struggle for independence. We will never forget. I am committed to promote closer cooperation, partnership with India, that is my determination.”

He later visited the Rajghat to lay a wreath

“A tribute to the lasting legacy of Bapu.



“President @prabowo of Indonesia paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat today morning.”

President Prabowo on Friday visited a bookstore in Khan Market, and posted the photo on his X account. He is said to have purchased books on history, and economics.

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