President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia received a warm welcome from Indonesian citizens upon his arrival in New Delhi, India. Among those eager to greet Prabowo was Nadine Ardiani Chairunisa, an Indonesian student at Amity University, who had been waiting since 5 pm. Accompanied by fellow student Demas Fadel Anggara, they shared their excitement despite facing some delays. Other Indonesians present, including Rajendra, Marvell, and Adyatama, expressed their appreciation for Prabowo personally shaking hands with them upon arrival. They voiced their optimism for a successful working visit in India and a promising future under Prabowo’s leadership.
Prabowo’s visit to India not only signifies a new chapter in bilateral relations but also commemorates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic cooperation between Indonesia and India. Before leaving Jakarta, Prabowo expressed his pride in being invited as the chief guest at India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations, considering it a significant honor for Indonesia. He emphasized the participation of Indonesian TNI troops in the event, demonstrating the strong bond between the two nations. The visit also includes planned meetings with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss enhancing collaboration on various strategic issues.