Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has undertaken extensive heritage conservation projects across Asia over the past 12 years, using shared civilisational ties to bolster diplomatic relations.Key initiatives include restoring the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, the Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary in Vietnam, and Bagan monuments in Myanmar.In Nepal, a $50 million package helped rebuild 28 cultural sites post-earthquake.Cambodia's Angkor heritage complex, Laos' Vat Phou Temple, and Bangladesh's Ramna Kali Temple were also restored.These efforts, supported through bilateral agreements and grants, aim to preserve historical landmarks while fostering cultural cooperation.

Modi's visit to Prambanan underscores India's strategy of leveraging shared heritage as a soft power tool, reinforcing ties with Asian nations through archaeological collaboration and cultural diplomacy.