Knews Desk- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving today on a 6-day foreign tour from July 6 to July 11, in which he will visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The main objective of this visit is to further strengthen India’s bilateral relations with these countries, as well as to expand India’s strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific region. During this period, there is a possibility of special discussion on issues related to defence, trade, investment, technology, education and NRIs.
The tour will begin from Indonesia, where Prime Minister Modi will be in Jakarta and Yogyakarta from July 6 to 8. This visit, being held on the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto, is being considered very important in terms of the growing strategic cooperation between the two countries. In 2018, India and Indonesia had elevated their relations to “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” and this will be Prime Minister Modi’s first bilateral visit after that announcement. In January 2025, the President of Indonesia was also the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations of India, which has further strengthened the relations between the two countries.
There will be detailed discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo in Indonesia on defense cooperation, maritime security, trade, investment and regional issues. The two leaders will also visit the famous Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, which is considered a symbol of the ancient cultural ties between India and Indonesia. Apart from this, the Prime Minister will also address the Indian community.
After this, Prime Minister Modi will go to Melbourne, Australia, where he will hold high-level talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. There will be discussion on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. In this, the focus will be on important areas like defense and security cooperation, trade, investment, education, skill development, mobility, emerging technology, sports and sports science. The Prime Minister will also address the Indian expatriate community in Melbourne.
On the last leg of the tour, the Prime Minister will reach Auckland, New Zealand, where he will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. There will be discussions between the two leaders on increasing trade, investment and economic cooperation. There is also a possibility of talks regarding the implementation of the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA). After the visit of the Prime Minister of New Zealand to India in March 2025, emphasis will be laid on carrying forward the momentum in relations between the two countries. Here also the Prime Minister will interact with the Indian community.
Before leaving for abroad, Prime Minister Modi said that India and Indonesia have age-old cultural and civilizational ties, while the partnership with Australia and New Zealand is continuously reaching new heights. He expressed confidence that this visit will give a new direction to cooperation with the three countries.
From a diplomatic perspective, the visit will further strengthen India’s “Act East Policy”, “MAHASAGAR Vision” and commitment to a free, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. Through this visit, India will not only increase economic and defense partnership, but will also present its role in regional stability more strongly.
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