Thank you for warm welcome": PM Modi shares highlights of arrival in Jakarta

Thank you for warm welcome": PM Modi shares highlights of arrival in Jakarta marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public message thanking Indonesia for a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Jakarta on July 7. Modi posted on X that he appreciated the warm welcome at Istana Merdeka, the presidential palace. Indonesia’s Ministry of External Affairs said the visit represents a significant step in advancing the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening new cooperation avenues across priority sectors and reinforcing trust and friendship. Sources cited by ANI said the trip is expected to deliver major outcomes, including India supporting the development of Indonesia-specific EVMs and Indonesia deciding to import India’s Astra missiles after the success of India’s air-to-air missile capabilities in Operation Sindoor. The sources also said India will invest in steel, nickel and rare-earth permanent magnets production in Indonesia to strengthen the critical minerals supply chain. Additional claims included joint development of the Sabang port and India supporting Indonesia with batteries as Indonesia expands its Brahmos inventory. Earlier that day, Modi signed the guest book after meeting President Prabowo Subianto.