What to expect from Modi's three day visit?

New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday begins his three day official visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.

Modi's visit commences from 6th of July to Indonesia on the invitation of President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto.

In a release , the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) informed that India and Indonesia elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Modi's first visit to Indonesia in 2018.

PMO, referring to Modi, added that this will be his first bilateral visit after the elevation of India-Indonesia bilateral ties and follows the state visit of President Prabowo, who was the chief guest at Republic Day celebrations on 26 January, 2025.

India and Indonesia share strong civilizational and people-to-people ties and my visit will further deepen all aspects of our multifaceted partnership. During this visit, Modi will also interact with the Indian diaspora in Indonesia and visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta with President Prabowo, which is another remarkable testament to our close cultural ties.

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Australia visit

From Indonesia, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Australia, the Anthony Albanese, Modi will travel to Melbourne. His visit will strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of the two countries.

In the release, Modi said, "I shall in my discussions with Prime Minister Albanese, take forward our relations in the areas of defence and security, trade and investments, education and mobility and people-to-people ties."

In Melbourne, Modi will interact with the Indian diaspora which is an important pillar of strategic partnership of India and Australia.

Further, this visit will also provide an opportunity for India and Australia to deepen our bilateral ties in the areas of emerging and critical technologies, sports and sports science, Modi said as per the PMO release.

New Zealand visit

From Melbourne, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, Modi is expected to visit Auckland, New Zealand.

"My visit will meaningfully build upon the strong momentum in our bilateral ties pursuant to the visit of Prime Minister Luxon to India in March 2025."

During Modi's visit, he is likely to discuss with Prime Minister Luxon how to further enhance economic, trade and commercial engagements.

India and New Zealand have committed themselves to strengthening bilateral trade and commercial ties with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement.

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"Our bilateral ties have seen significant contribution from the Indian diaspora and during this visit I look forward to addressing a large gathering of the Indian community who have excelled in all spheres of life," the release added.

Modi's visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean respectively, followed by New Zealand will further strengthen India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as our outlook towards a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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