Jakarta:  Prime Minister Modi is currently on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore and today he  arrived at Merdeka Palace and warmaly welcomed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

PM Narendra Modi with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta met children during welcome ceremony.

“Lest we forget...Paying homage to martyrs of Indonesian independence struggle! PM @narendramodi laying wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes’ Cemetry and signing the Visitor's Book. @Kemlu_RI”, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

"Relationship that evokes a feeling of warmth and kinship. A red carpet welcome and a guard of honour extended to PM @narendramodi on his arrival at Istana Merdeka ahead of his talks with President @jokowi.", Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Earler PM Narendra Modi paid tribute at Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery in Jakarta. This is his first official engagement in Indonesia by laying a wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery here on Wednesday.

"The Government of India attaches high importance to its relations with the ASEANregion and is committed to deepening its relationship with individual ASEAN member states, within the framework of Government's Act East Policy. The visit would enable the Leaders to discuss bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest," the MEA said in a statement as quoted by ANI.