What happened?
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto landed in India on January 23, 2025, for his official visit as Chief Guest for India’s 2025 Republic Day Parade. This is the fourth time an Indonesian President will be the chief guest on India’s Republic Day after 2018, 2011, and 1950.
Why it matters to India:
The Indonesian President’s visit to India is symbolic of the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. In his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expected on January 25, the agenda will focus on food, energy and health security, alongside defence deals, including Brahmos, for which Indonesia is keen to have the transfer of technology.
