Jakarta, July 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto as "a true friend of India" and said he has been overwhelmed by the warmth and affection shown by the people of Indonesia.

Speaking at a community event here, PM Modi recalled the popularity of the Bollywood song 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in Indonesia and said when India and Indonesia move forward together, it goes far beyond just 'kuch kuch' and leads to 'bahut kuch'..."

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo for his words. Excellency, you are a true friend of India. Thank you for being here. I have been overwhelmed by the warmth and affection shown to me by the people of Indonesia; words fall short to describe it...I ...