Prabowo and Modi to Sign Prambanan Temple Conservation Deal

President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to visit Yogyakarta’s Prambanan Temple on Wednesday to sign a cooperation agreement for its conservation, according to State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi. The visit, part of Modi’s state visit to Indonesia, includes a joint effort with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to restore the 1,000-year-old Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hadi confirmed the leaders will conduct multiple agendas during the trip, including the agreement signing.

Modi’s schedule in Jakarta on Tuesday included a state welcoming ceremony at the State Palace, a bilateral meeting with Prabowo, and visits to Indonesia’s parliamentary institutions. Later, he attended a gathering with the Indian community in Jakarta. Modi previously stated the temple symbolizes shared cultural heritage between Indonesia and India, with restoration efforts to be led by the Indonesian government and ASI. The agreement has been under discussion since Prabowo’s 2025 visit to India.

The Prambanan Temple, one of the largest Hindu temple sites, has long been a focal point of cross-cultural exchange. Its conservation agreement underscores growing bilateral collaboration on heritage preservation, while also reflecting historical ties between the two nations.

What is the purpose of Prabowo and Modi’s visit to Prambanan Temple?

The leaders are scheduled to sign a cooperation agreement for the conservation of Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of Modi’s state visit to Indonesia.

When was the agreement on temple conservation first discussed?

The agreement has been under discussion since President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to India in 2025.

What role will the Archaeological Survey of India play in the project?

The ASI will collaborate with the Indonesian government on the restoration and conservation efforts of Prambanan Temple.