In a remarkably candid admission, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly: “I follow your career, copied your programs.” The statement came during a state banquet in Jakarta as Modi undertook a three-day official visit. Subianto drew parallels between the two countries — both massive, diverse, developing nations facing similar demographic and infrastructural challenges — and said Indonesia seeks to emulate India’s developmental milestones. The exchange signals a deepening strategic relationship between Asia’s two largest democracies.
Walter Murrow
July 7, 2026
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