President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia received a warm welcome from Indonesian citizens upon his arrival in New Delhi, India. One of the excited individuals waiting to greet Prabowo was Nadine Ardiani Chairunisa, an Indonesian student studying Marketing Communication at Amity University. She, along with her fellow student Demas Fadel Anggara, described the experience as a mix of excitement and nerves due to some delays. Others present, such as Rajendra, Marvell, and Adyatama, expressed their appreciation for Prabowo personally shaking hands with them upon arrival. They shared their hopes for a successful working visit in India and a promising future under Prabowo’s leadership.
Prabowo’s visit to India holds significance not only for bilateral relations but also as part of 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, viewing it as a great honor for Indonesia. He highlighted the participation of Indonesian TNI troops in the event, showcasing the strong bond between the two nations. The visit also involves planned meetings with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss enhancing cooperation on various strategic issues.