On the occasion of the celebrations of the 76th Republic Day of India, a band composed of 190 members of the Indonesian Military Academy (Akmil) and a Marching Contingent, composed of 152 personnel from all branches of the National Armed Forces of Indonesia (TNI), participated in the parade on the Kartavya Trail. It is the first time that India has had an Indonesian contingent marching on Republic Day. For Indonesia too, the occasion became the first of its kind, as its military band and a military contingent participated in a parade abroad, anywhere. The Indonesian contingent paraded along the Kartavya Trail with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest.
In its report on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to India, the MEA underlined the importance of India in India’s Act East policy and its vision for the Indo-Pacific, calling the visit “timely” and “important “, with extensive discussions covering a wide range of issues.
This is what the MEA said about the Indonesian president’s visit
Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar said: “Tomorrow, the President (of Indonesia) will witness the Republic Day parade as the chief guest. A notable feature of this Republic Day parade is that a marching contingent and an An Indonesian band will lead our parade. This is not only the first time that we have an Indonesian contingent marching on Republic Day, but, for Indonesia, it is the first time that a military band. and a contingent military. “I have participated in a parade abroad, anywhere.”
Indonesian President Subianto is on his first state visit to India after assuming office in October 2024. In its report, the MEA said that the Indonesian president is accompanied by a high-powered delegation of six cabinet ministers, senior officials and a large business delegation. .
India and Indonesia reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
Subianto and Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks on Saturday as both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a focus on sectors such as defence, security, maritime domain, economic ties and people-to-people connections.
After extensive talks between Prime Minister Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, India and Indonesia signed five pacts that provide for cooperation in areas of health, traditional medicine, maritime security, culture and digital space.
(With contributions from the agency)
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