New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation visit to Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand. His visit aims at further deepening ties with the partner countries as he is set to review the entire gamut of the bilateral partnership and interact with the members of the Indian diaspora.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay a visit to Indonesia from 6-8 July, 2026.
As per the MEA, this will be the Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Indonesia and his first bilateral visit since the elevation of India-Indonesia ties to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018.
“During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with President Prabowo and review the progress made in the partnership. In Jakarta, the Prime Minister will address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora. India and Indonesia share historical and warm people-to-people ties. In keeping with these special bonds, the Prime Minister will visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta, a prominent UNESCO World Heritage site in Indonesia, ” the statement said.
PM Modi will visit Australia at the invitation of PM Anthony Albanese and travel to Melbourne from 8-10 July.
“In Melbourne, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Albanese. He will also call on the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn AC. During his visit, the Prime Minister will also participate in the India-Australia CEOs Forum, where he will address a gathering of top business leaders from both countries. Prime Minister will also address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora, who constitute a strong pillar of the India-Australia relationship,” the statement said.
After completing the Australian leg of his visit, PM Modi will visit New Zealand at the invitation of PM Christopher Luxon and will travel to Auckland for a state visit from 10-11 July.
Notably, this will be the first state visit of an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades.
In Auckland, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Luxon and review the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship, which has seen significant progress in the last two years, especially in the areas of trade and commerce and defence.
While in Auckland, the Prime Minister will also interact with prominent business and sports personalities. In a reflection of the strong people-to-people ties that exist between India and New Zealand, the Prime Minister will address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora during the visit, the statement said. (ANI)
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