Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Parliament of Indonesia in Jakarta on July 7, 2026, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. The address emphasized the deep civilizational and maritime ties between India and Indonesia, spanning over two millennia through the exchange of ideas, commerce, culture, and faith. Modi highlighted shared democratic values and the concepts of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) as guiding principles for the partnership.
He noted the synergies between India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Indonesia's Golden Indonesia 2045 (Indonesia Emas 2045) development goals, calling for deeper collaboration in trade, investment, connectivity, food and energy security, digital public infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to working with Indonesia to strengthen the voice of the Global South and for a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
The Prime Minister proposed a new framework for bilateral relations called the Ganga-Mahakam Vision, which includes five key elements: building on civilizational connections, sharing development pathways, strengthening security and strategic trust, working for maritime prosperity, and amplifying the Global South's voice. The address underscored the enduring civilizational bonds and shared democratic values between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.