Prime Minister Modi awarded Indonesia’s highest award “Bintang Adipurna” in Jakarta.

In this video image released on July 7, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is awarded the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, the country’s highest civilian award, by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Istana Merdeka presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: @NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) awarded Indonesia’s highest honor ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ for his role in strengthening ties between the two countries.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Mr. Modi.

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“This morning I was also conferred with the highest honor of Indonesia with immense affection. This honor belongs to millions of Indians… it belongs to the sentiments of the Indonesian people, to the historical and intimate ties between India and Indonesia,” the Prime Minister’s Office said on X.

“I express my sincere gratitude to President Prabowo Ji, the Government of Indonesia and the people here: PM @narendramodi,” the post read.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said the award was “a tribute to India-Indonesia friendship”. “Prime Minister @narendramodi has been awarded the Bintang Adipurna Medal of Honor of the Republic of Indonesia by President @prabowo. This is the highest honor of the Republic of Indonesia,” Mr Jaiswal wrote on X.

“It was awarded in recognition of the prime minister’s leadership in strengthening Indonesian friendship and promoting the unity, continuity and prosperity of Indonesia,” the post said.

“The PM paid tribute to the people of India and the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Indonesia,” it said.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said the award was “a testament to Prime Minister Modi’s persistent efforts to deepen our comprehensive strategic partnership as well as stronger India-ASEAN relations”. “Conferring the ‘Bintang Adipurna Medal of Honor of the Republic of Indonesia’ to Prime Minister @narendramodi is a matter of immense pride for all Indians,” Mr Jaishankar wrote on X.

Established in 1959, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia is the highest award in the Republic of Indonesia.

This award is given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia.

Published – July 7, 2026 1:06 PM IST