Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who is on a two-day state visit to India, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, calling it “inspirational.” 

Subianto arrived in Delhi to grace the 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. President Droupadi Murmu received Subianto at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday and hosted a banquet in his honour, which was also attended by PM Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and top ministers of the government. 

Speaking at the banquet, Subianto said, “I am very proud to be here (in India). I am not a professional politician, I am not a good diplomat, I say what is in my heart. I came here for a few days but learned a lot from Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and commitments.”

“His commitment to alleviating poverty, helping the marginalised, and helping the weakest part of your society, is an inspiration for us. I would like to wish the people of India prosperity, peace, and greatness in the coming years. I would like to see Indonesia and India continuing to be close partners and friends,” he added.