PM Modi kicks off three nation tour, lands in Indonesia

Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived here in the Indonesian capital on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia to cement the political, economic and strategic interest of the two friendly maritime neighbours.

“Landed in Jakarta. India and Indonesia are friendly maritime neighbours with deep civilisational links. This visit will further the convergence of our political, economic and strategic interests,” PM Modi tweeted in both Indonesian and English soon after his arrival.

Mr Modi, who is here on his first-ever official visit to Indonesia, will meet President Joko Widodo tomorrow and discuss bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, including maritime, trade and investment.

The two leaders would attend some events, including a CEO Business Forum organised by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and the Industry, and the Confederation of Indian Industry.

“This is my first visit to Indonesia as Prime Minister. I am looking forward to my discussions with President Widodo on 30 May, as also to our joint interaction with the India-Indonesia CEOs Forum,” Mr Modi said after landing in the nation.