Indonesia awards highest honor to Indian PM Modi

Indonesia conferred its highest state honor, the Bintang Adipurna, on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Jakarta on July 7, 2026. President Prabowo Subianto presented the award, recognizing Modi's efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. In his address, Modi praised former Indian leader Biju Patnaik for bringing India and Indonesia closer. He also sent a strong message to China, asserting India's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The award drew criticism from India's opposition Congress party.