This time on the occasion of Republic Day, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will be India's state guest. The Ministry of External Affairs has informed that the President of Indonesia has accepted PM Narendra Modi's invitation to be the state guest on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day Parade (26 January, 2025).

He will come to New Delhi on an official two-day visit to India on January 25-26. He will also have bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi. During this time, some important agreements are also likely to be signed between the two countries.

First visit of President of Indonesia to India 

Subianto has been elected as the new President of Indonesia in October 2024. This will be his first visit to India. The Ministry of External Affairs said that India has a very historical relationship with Indonesia. Both the countries have also given the status of comprehensive strategic partnership to the relationship.

India and Indonesia to sign defence agreement 

Indonesia is an important partner in India's Act East policy and Indo-Pacific region policy. PM Modi will discuss all aspects of bilateral relations, regional and global issues with Subianto. There is also a discussion that during this visit some important agreements will be made between India and Indonesia in the defense sector. In particular, there is a possibility of agreement on the supply of Brahmos missile system.

Recently, high level meetings have been held between India, Russia and Indonesia in this regard. Brahmos missile is being manufactured in India with the technical help of Russia. It is being told that this deal could be worth 450 million dollars. India and Russia have already sold this missile to Philippines.