President Prabowo Subianto from Indonesia was warmly welcomed by Indonesian citizens upon his arrival in New Delhi, India. Nadine Ardiani Chairunisa, a Marketing Communication student at Amity University, along with her friend Demas Fadel Anggara, eagerly awaited his arrival since 5pm. Despite some delays, they described the experience as both exciting and nerve-wracking. Other Indonesian citizens present, including Rajendra, Marvell, and Adyatama, expressed their gratitude for Prabowo’s personal gesture of shaking hands with them. They expressed their hopes for a successful working visit in India and a promising future under Prabowo’s leadership.
Prabowo’s visit to India not only symbolizes a new chapter in bilateral relations but also commemorates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic cooperation between Indonesia and India. Before departing Jakarta, Prabowo expressed his pride in being invited as the chief guest at India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations, considering it a great honor for Indonesia. He emphasized the participation of Indonesian TNI troops in the event, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations. The visit also includes scheduled meetings with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss enhancing cooperation on various strategic issues.
