Diplomacy, hearty laughs & the classic Modi hug: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives in India

New Delhi: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the chief guest at India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations Sunday, is on his first state visit here since assuming office in October 2024. On Saturday, he received the ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, where he was welcomes by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President Prabowo, who is on a three-day visit, then proceeded to Hyderabad House, where an agreement was signed between the two countries in the maritime security sphere, aimed at strengthening cooperation in crime prevention, search and rescue, and capacity building.

President Prabowo said, “…Indonesia considers India a very great friend. India was one of the first countries, maybe the first country to recognise our independence, to support us in our struggle for independence. We will never forget what India did to help us.”

ThePrint’s National Photo Editor Praveen Jain brings glimpses from Rashtrapati Bhavan and Hyderabad House.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto with PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Prabowo arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto greets Indian counterpart, President Droupadi Murmu | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

The Indonesian president is on a three-day visit to India | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

A warm welcome and a hearty laugh | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

PM Modi hugs the Indonesian president | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

The three leaders walk the red carpet in the Rashtrapati Bhawan forecourt | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

The two presidents greet each other | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

The Indonesian president hugs PM Modi after receiving the guard of honor | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Indonesian and Indian delegations stand as national anthems of both countries play | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks to PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

PM Modi greets President Prabowo after the latter receives the guard of honour | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

President Murmu and PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi meet Indonesian ministers | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto addresses the media at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

PM Modi with the Indonesian president at Hyderabad House | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

PM Modi with President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar shows his schedule to Ajay Kumar Singh, the press secretary to the President | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Ministers of State Jitendra Singh and S. P. Singh Baghel greeting Union Minister Khattar at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita with MEA official Anshuman Gaur at Rashtrapati Bhawan | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

From left to right: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Principal Secretary to PM P.K. Mishra and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval at Hyderabad House | Praveen Jain | ThePrint