**Executive Summary**
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora and Indonesian friends in Jakarta on July 7, 2026, emphasizing the deep civilizational and economic ties between India and Indonesia. The event, attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, focused on India’s recent socio-economic progress and the diaspora's role as a bridge for friendship. The Prime Minister called for collective efforts toward achieving the national milestones of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Indonesia Emas 2045.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Bilateral and Cultural Relations**
* Commitment to deepening ties based on mutual trust, shared maritime connections, and a common heritage.
* Recognition of ancient civilizational links, including traditions like Bali Yatra, the Vesak pilgrimage, and modern ties through Nalanda University.
* The Indian diaspora (150,000 PIOs and 15,000 NRIs) is identified as a "living bridge" contributing to Indonesia’s economic growth and multicultural society.
**India’s Socio-Economic Progress**
* India has become the world’s fastest-growing major economy and a primary driver of global growth.
* Significant expansion in social development programs has moved over 250 million people out of poverty.
* Emphasis on a "start-up revolution" and the development of next-generation infrastructure.
* Transformation driven by the aspirations of 1.4 billion people.
**Strategic Regional Goals**
* Call for the diaspora to contribute to the shared aspirations of "Viksit Bharat 2047" (India) and "Indonesia Emas 2045" (Indonesia).
* India's commitment to act as a "force multiplier" for progress and prosperity within Indonesia and the broader ASEAN region.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Diaspora in Indonesia (PIOs and NRIs)**
**Impact**
The community is formally recognized as a vital economic and cultural link between the two nations and a key contributor to Indonesia’s prosperity.
**Action Required**
The diaspora is urged to actively contribute to the realization of the "Viksit Bharat 2047" and "Indonesia Emas 2045" developmental goals.
**Government of Indonesia**
**Impact**
Strengthened diplomatic and strategic partnership with India, focusing on mutual prosperity and regional stability in the ASEAN area.
**Action Required**
Continue fostering bilateral ties based on mutual trust and shared maritime interests to leverage India’s commitment as a "force multiplier" for regional progress.
**Global Economic Stakeholders**
**Impact**
India is positioned as a central driver of global growth with a stable, fast-growing economy and a burgeoning start-up ecosystem.
**Action Required**
None specified in the document, though the content implies a need to recognize India’s role in global economic expansion and poverty reduction.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat 2047: The Indian government's vision and initiative to transform India into a developed nation by the 100th anniversary of its independence.
Indonesia Emas 2045: Indonesia's national roadmap and vision to become a sovereign, advanced, and prosperous nation by the centenary of its independence in 2045.
Jakarta, Indonesia: The central location for the Prime Minister's address to the Indian diaspora and a focal point for deepening India-Indonesia bilateral ties.
ASEAN: A regional intergovernmental organization where India is committed to acting as a force multiplier for bringing progress and prosperity.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who delivered the address to strengthen civilizational, cultural, and economic links with the Indian diaspora and Indonesia.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister addresses the Indian diaspora in
Jakarta
Posted On: 07 JUL 2026 9:16PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in an Indian community reception in Jakarta today. On
his arrival at the event, he was accorded a warm and enthusiastic welcome by a large gathering of
members of the Indian diaspora and Indonesian friends of India. As a special gesture, H.E. Mr. Prabowo
Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, also joined the Prime Minister at the event.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister thanked the community for the vibrant welcome. Expressing his
gratitude to President Prabowo for his gracious presence, Prime Minister called him a great leader and a
true friend of India. He commended the Indian diaspora for its contribution to Indonesia’s progress and
prosperity and for serving as a living bridge of friendship between the two countries. He reiterated India’s
steadfast commitment to further deepen bilateral ties with Indonesia based on mutual trust, shared heritage
and maritime connections. Highlighting ancient civilizational connections between the two countries, he
noted that traditions such as Bali Yatra, Vesak pilgrimage and modern-day linkages through the Nalanda
University continue to nurture the diverse and vibrant people-to-people ties.
Prime Minister highlighted the notable progress achieved by India in recent years, from next generation
infrastructure development to start up revolution and significant expansion in social development
programmes that has enabled over 250 million people to move out of poverty. He noted that India was the
fastest growing major economy in the world for several years now, and this had made the country a key-
driver of the global growth. He expressed that the changes happening in India should be seen as
aspirations of 1.4 billion people in motion.
He called upon the community to contribute towards realizing the shared aspirations of Viksit Bharat 2047
and Indonesia Emas 2045. He further noted that India was committed to act as a force multiplier for
bringing progress and prosperity in Indonesia and in the ASEAN region.
India and Indonesia share over two millennia of close civilizational, cultural and people-to-people ties.
Today, Indonesia is home to approximately 150,000 Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and around 15,000
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The Indian community continues to make valuable contributions to
Indonesia’s economic growth and multicultural society and serves as valuable link between India and
Indonesia.
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