Modi lays wreath at Indonesian martyrs' cemetery
Jakarta, May 30: Starting his official engagements in Indonesia on Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery here.
"Lest we forget...Paying homage to martyrs of Indonesian independence struggle! PM @narendramodi laying wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery and signing the Visitor's Book," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted along with pictures.
Over 7,000 people, who are military casualties and veterans from the Indonesian war of independence are buried at the cemetery.
These include many Japanese veterans of the Imperial Japanese Army who stayed in the then Dutch colony after the World War II of their own will and fought for Indonesia's independence.
Modi arrived here on Tuesday on the first leg of his five-day three-nation tour of southeast Asia that will also see him visiting Malaysia and Singapore.
Later in the day, Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold a bilateral summit following which a number of agreements, including in the areas of defence and trade, are expected to be signed.
The two leaders will then jointly inaugurate a kite festival being organised by Museum Layang-Layang of Jakarta and Kite Museum of Ahmedabad that will be depicting the common themes of the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, which are strong cultural and civilizational links that India share with Indonesia.
Modi will also attend an Indian community event at the Jakarta Convention Centre here and take part in an India-Indonesia CEOs Forum.
Indonesia is home to around 100,000 people of Indian origin and 7,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) working as professionals across different sectors.
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Indian Nawayath Forum to host INF Trade Expo 2025 in Bhatkal
Bhatkal: The Indian Nawayath Forum (INF) has announced the organization of the INF Trade Expo 2025, scheduled to take place from January 11 to 15, 2025, at NH 66, near the Ice Factory, opposite the Indian Oil Petrol Pump in Bhatkal. The announcement was made by Arshad Mohtisham, President of the Indian Nawayath Forum, during a press conference held at the INF office on Sunday, located opposite Kazia’s Bunglow.
Mohtisham stated that the expo aims to open new avenues for growth for traders and entrepreneurs, providing a platform for the empowerment of local businesses. The event is set to be a significant boost for the business sector in the region, much like the previous INF Trade Expo in 2022, which saw the participation of over 180 exhibitors and attracted a large number of visitors.
For the 2025 edition, Mohtisham shared that the expo will be bigger, better, and more effective, with more than 200 stalls expected to be set up and over 20,000 visitors anticipated. The expo will not only feature a wide range of local businesses but also offer workshops and networking opportunities designed to benefit entrepreneurs.
These sessions will include guidance on business registration, food industry regulations, packaging techniques, tips for starting up businesses on e-commerce platforms, inventory management, and billing technologies. The workshops will be conducted by chartered accountants and industry experts.
To reserve stalls, interested parties can either fill out the registration form or visit the INF office. For further information, individuals can contact the following numbers: 7022020454, 9353151493, or 9741803006.
The press conference was also attended by Majid Jukaku, Secretary and Convener of INF Trade Expo 2025, along with executive members Faizan Barmawar, Aftab Kola, Imtiaz Damda, Tanveer Motia, Qamar Uzzama Motia, and Harris Shabandari.
