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Modi cites Nehru Sukarno message at Indonesian parliament
NDTV··8 Jul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Indonesia's Parliament on July 7, 2026, that at the 1955 Bandung Conference President Sukarno and Jawaharlal Nehru sent a message that independent nations have sovereign right to make their own decisions. Modi became the first Indian prime minister to address the Indonesian parliament. He recalled India's support for Jakarta's independence at the United Nations.
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What It Means For You
- India-Indonesia defence and trade ties may deepen after the Jakarta visit.
- Historical diplomacy framing may shape public perceptions of bilateral relations.
- Payment and steel agreements could affect consumers and industry workers.
What's Happening
- Modi addressed the Indonesian Parliament on July 7.
- He cited Nehru and Sukarno at the 1955 Bandung Conference.
- India and Indonesia signed multiple cooperation agreements in Jakarta.
Historical Context
- Bandung Conference opposed colonialism and shaped the Non-Aligned Movement.
- Sukarno attended India's first Republic Day in 1950.
- Biju Patnaik flew Indonesian leaders to Delhi in 1945.
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