New Delhi:
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto quipped during a dinner hosted by President Draupadi Murmu on Sunday that he has “Indian DNA”, evoking laughter among dignitaries including the President, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. . Mr Subianto made the remarks while talking about his relations with India.
He said, “A few weeks ago I had a genetic sequencing test and a DNA test and they told me that I have Indian DNA. Everyone knows that when I listen to Indian music, I start dancing.”
#Watch Delhi “…A few weeks ago I had my genetic sequencing test and my DNA test and they told me that I have Indian DNA. Everyone knows that when I listen to Indian music, I start dancing.. .”, says Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the banquet hosted by President Draupadi… pic.twitter.com/N7f0EpLamZ
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“India and Indonesia have a long, ancient history. We have civilizational ties, even now a very important part of our language comes from Sanskrit. Many of the names of Indonesia are actually Sanskrit names and in our daily life, the ancient Indian civilization The Indonesian President said, “I think it’s also part of our genetics.”
Mr Subianto also praised PM Modi’s leadership and commitment towards eradicating poverty and helping the marginalized and affirmed that he has learned a lot from him in just a few days.
“I am very proud to be here (in India)…I am not a professional politician, I am not a good diplomat, I just say what is in my heart. I came here for a few days but met the Prime Minister Learned a lot “Minister Modi’s leadership and commitments…his commitment to reducing poverty, helping the marginalized and helping the most vulnerable in your society are an inspiration to us,” he said.
Wishing “prosperity, peace and greatness” to the people of India, Mr Subianto said he wanted Indonesia and India to remain close partners and friends.
Mr Subianto attended the 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest on Sunday. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including several ministers and senior officials of the Indonesian government and a business delegation. The event featured Indonesia’s Gendarang Suling Kanka Lokananta, a 190-member band of the Indonesian Military Academy (Akamil), which embodies discipline and military tradition.
During the three-day visit of the Indonesian President to India, the two countries signed and renewed five MoUs on a wide range of areas including health, traditional medicine and maritime security.
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