Jakarta, July 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora in Indonesia upon his arrival in Jakarta as he began the first leg of a three-nation tour.

PM Modi is visiting Indonesia from July 6-8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto, who was present at the airport with other leaders to personally recieve the visiting Prime Minister.

PM Modi was welcomed with the chants of "Bharat Mata ki jai" and "Modi, Modi" by the Indian community. He witnessed a cultural performance upon his arrival at the airport.

Prior to the Indian Prime Minister's touchdown in Jakarata, members of the Indian diaspora expressed joy at his visit. "This is the first time I will see PM Modi up close. I...