Hyderabad, Aug. 2 -- The Indonesian government is exploring plans to acquire land near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of establishing a dedicated village for its Haj pilgrims.

The proposal was recently outlined by Danantara Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rosan P Roeslani during a media briefing following his meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, according to multiple media reports.

Roeslani said discussions are ongoing with the Royal Commission for Makkah City to examine land acquisition options as part of a broader strategy to enhance accommodation and transport services for Indonesian pilgrims.

"Several land plots have been offered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ranging...