Jakarta:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday. Upon his arrival, fighter jets of the host nation escorted his aircraft. This is Modi's third visit to the country since becoming Prime Minister. He was received at the airport by President Prabowo Subianto. During the bilateral meeting between the two leaders, a deal worth around ?2,500 crore for the procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles is expected to be finalized.
Prime Minister Modi will also visit Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Built in the 9th century, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, its cultural heritage bears a deep imprint of Hindu-Buddhist civilization. Traditions such as Ramleela are still performed there, the national carrier is named Garuda, and the image of Lord Ganesha has also appeared on Indonesian currency notes.

Indonesia May Become the Second Country to Buy BrahMos from India
A potential deal worth around ?2,500 crore for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system between India and Indonesia is considered the most significant agenda item of this visit. If the agreement is finalized, Indonesia will become the second foreign customer after the Philippines to purchase BrahMos missiles.
The BrahMos missile was developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. It is regarded as one of the world's fastest operational supersonic cruise missiles.

Indonesia Has Been Connected with Indian Culture for 2,000 Years
The historical and cultural ties between India and Indonesia are believed to be nearly 2,000 years old. Since ancient times, Indian traders, along with Hindu and Buddhist traditions, have had a profound influence on Indonesia. Even today, dance dramas and cultural traditions based on the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are widely performed in Bali and Java. Despite having an 85 percent Muslim population, the image of Lord Ganesha had once appeared on Indonesia's 20,000-rupiah banknote. Several other national symbols also reflect the enduring influence of Indian culture.