President of the Republic of Indonesia His Excellency Mr. Prabowo Subianto, who is on state visit to India to attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest, visited the Parliament House today.
Welcoming him at Parliament House, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla said that his visit to India assumes special significance as it coincides with the completion of 75 years of India becoming a Republic.
President Subianto showed keen interest and appreciation for the architecture of the new Parliament building and various artworks, cultural heritage and installations thematically displayed throughout the Parliament House.
Shri Birla informed the visiting President thatthese artworks were conceptualized keeping in view the literary, iconographical, architectural resources and artistic expressions of the country.He said that these artworks and artefacts of cultural heritage represent the tradition of India, evolving with time.
Both the leaders held discussions on India's rich parliamentary system and shared cultural heritage of both the countries. On this occasion, Shri Birla presented H.E. Prabowo Subianto with a copy of the Constitution of India and a replica of the Parliament House.
India and Indonesia have a relationship, deeply rooted in history. The ties, influenced by the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, are reflected in their cultural and civilizational relations, which have grown stronger over time.