PM Modi conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour ‘Bintang Adipurna’ in Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal for his role in strengthening the ties between both the countries (Source: Photo by PTI)

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi (Source: Photo by PTI)

"This morning, I have also been conferred with Indonesia's highest honour with immense affection. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians... it belongs to the sentiments of the people of Indonesia, to the historic and intimate ties between India and Indonesia," Prime Minister's Office posted on X (Source: Photo by PTI)

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the award is a "tribute to the India-Indonesia friendship (Source: Photo by PTI)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that the honour is "a testament to PM Modi's steadfast efforts towards deepening our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as well as stronger India - ASEAN ties" (Source: Photo by PTI)

Instituted in 1959, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia is the highest honour in the Republic of Indonesia (Source: Photo by PTI)

This award is given to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia (Source: Photo by PTI)

Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at further strengthening India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific (Source: Photo by PTI)