Narendra Modi was on July 7 conferred with Indonesia's highest honour, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal for his role in strengthening the ties between the countries
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the award is a "tribute to the India-Indonesia friendship."
The Prime Minister launched the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet