Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to embark on three‑nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
Modi will travel from 6 July to 11 July, with diaspora engagements and talks aimed at deepening defence, trade and strategic ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three‑nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from 6 July to 11 July. Accounts differ on the sequence of visits: some sources list the order as Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, while others list it as Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia.
The first leg of the tour begins in Indonesia on 6 July. After Indonesia, Modi will travel to Australia, where his main engagements are scheduled in Melbourne. He will conclude the tour in New Zealand, arriving on 10 July and departing on 11 July, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in nearly 40 years.
The itinerary includes diaspora engagements in each of the three countries.
According to the Times of India, the tour aims to bolster India’s ties with Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The Economic Times reported that the purpose of the tour includes expanding cooperation in defence, trade, maritime security and other key sectors.
Hindustan Times reported that Modi will hold talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. WION reported that the tour is expected to advance discussions on the BrahMos missile deal, a New Zealand free‑trade agreement, uranium imports and deeper strategic ties.
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