New Delhi : Continuing India’s engagement with its maritime neighbourhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 8 to July 11.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said during a special press briefing that the Prime Minister will be in Indonesia on July 8 and 9, followed by a visit to Melbourne, Australia on July 10, and New Zealand on July 11.
During his visit to Indonesia, PM Modi will review the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with a special emphasis on maritime security, defence cooperation, trade and economic engagement, and people-to-people ties. He is also scheduled to visit the Prambanan temple complex, where India and Indonesia are working on collaborative efforts for cultural heritage conservation.
The MEA highlighted that India’s strategic focus has recently moved from the western Indian Ocean towards the eastern maritime regions, aligning with the country’s Act East Policy and the MAHASAGAR vision. Indonesia, a key partner in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN grouping, plays an important role in maintaining stability in the Malacca Strait region.
The comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, established during PM Modi’s 2018 visit to Jakarta, continues to serve as a major pillar of bilateral cooperation. The current visit also builds upon the momentum generated by Indonesian President Prabowo’s visit to India as the Guest of Honour for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in 2025.
In Australia, the Prime Minister will participate in the third India-Australia Annual Summit under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2020. Discussions are expected to cover emerging areas such as cybersecurity, supply chain resilience, and advanced technologies.
The final leg of the visit will take PM Modi to New Zealand, where he will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The MEA described the visit as historic, noting that it will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years. New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon had earlier been the Guest of Honour and keynote speaker at the Raisina Dialogue 2025.