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PM Modi embarks on three-nation tour to strengthen ties with Indonesia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a six-day journey to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand on Monday, aiming to bolster India's strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific region. A significant aspect of his visit involves advancing talks about Indonesia's potential purchase of India's BrahMos missile system, which is a major priority for both countries.

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Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
PM Modi embarks on three-nation tour to strengthen ties with Indonesia

Key Takeaways

  • Modi's six-day trip to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand began on Monday to strengthen India's strategic partnerships.
  • In 2018, Modi's first visit to Indonesia led to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgrade.
  • Discussions in Indonesia may include Indonesia's potential acquisition of India's BrahMos missile system.
  • The visit aims to advance India's Act East Policy and the MAHASAGAR vision for a free Indo-Pacific.
  • Modi's engagements will focus on enhancing India's influence in the increasingly significant Indo-Pacific region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set off Monday on a six-day trip to Indonesia,Australia,and New Zealand. Aim: strengthen India's strategic ties in Indo-Pacific. Part of bigger push to bolster India's Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR vision,underscoring commitment to free, inclusive Indo-Pacific.

Before leaving, Modi stressed importance of this trip. He remembered 2018 visit to Indonesia, calling it turning point for bilateral ties. Back then,India and Indonesia upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He's hopeful upcoming talks will review progress and open new doors for cooperation in different sectors.

Top agenda in Indonesia — potential sale of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system. Reports hint this trip could advance negotiations on this defense deal,which Indonesia has eyed for quite a while.

As Modi meets leaders in these three countries,goal remains clear: boost India's role and partnerships in Indo-Pacific, a region growing in geopolitical weight…

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