Prime Minister Modi Sets Off Global Tour to Forge Key Partnerships in Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand
Focus on Indonesia: Deepening Strategic Ties
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled for a diplomatic visit to Indonesia from July 6-8, 2026. This trip represents the fourth visit by the PM to Indonesia. The tour follows the elevation of India-Indonesia ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership status in May 2018.At the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral discussions with the Indonesian President. He will review the existing progress within the strong partnership. Beyond official meetings, a significant segment of the visit involves cultural engagement.
In Jakarta, the Prime Minister plans to address the large gathering of the Indian Diaspora. Reflecting the deep people-to-people bonds shared by both nations, the PM will also undertake a visit to the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta. This prominent site is recognized as a UNESCO world heritage location.
Engaging Business and Diplomacy in Australia
The tour continues with a stop in Melbourne, Australia, from July 8-10, 2026. The Prime Minister travels to Melbourne following an invitation from the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, the Prime Minister of Australia. In Australia, PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Albanese.He is also scheduled to meet with the Governor General of Australia, Ms Sam Mostyn AC. This period offers a vital platform for business engagement through the India-Australia CEOs Forum. The Prime Minister will address top business leaders from both countries at this forum.
Addressing the Indian Diaspora again will be a focus in Melbourne. The PM is expected to address the strong pillar of support represented by this community within the Australia relationship.
State Visit to New Zealand: A Decades-Long Milestone
The final leg of the tour takes Prime Minister Modi to Auckland, New Zealand, from July 10-11, 2026. This visit is a state visit and represents the first such journey for an Indian Prime Minister in four decades. The invitation comes from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.In Auckland, PM Modi will conduct bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Luxon. They will review the entire breadth of the bilateral relationship, noting significant progress made over the past two years. Areas like trade, commerce, and defence have seen considerable advancement between the nations.
The itinerary also includes interaction with prominent business and sports personalities in Auckland. Demonstrating the existing strong people-to-people connections, the Prime Minister is slated to address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora during the visit.
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