Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that his upcoming visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand will further strengthen India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The Prime Minister made the remarks in a departure statement ahead of his three-nation tour scheduled from July 6 to July 11, highlighting the strategic and diplomatic importance of the visit.

Modi said the tour is expected to build on the strong momentum in India’s bilateral relations with all three countries, reflecting growing cooperation in areas such as trade, defence, maritime security and people-to-people exchanges. He noted that the visit would help reinforce India’s broader foreign policy approach in the Indo-Pacific, which has become a key focus area in recent years amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.

“My 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,” Modi said in his statement. The MAHASAGAR framework, or Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions, is India’s strategic vision aimed at promoting regional stability, economic growth and maritime cooperation across the wider Indo-Pacific.

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The Prime Minister’s visit begins in Indonesia from July 6 to July 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. Modi highlighted the significance of India-Indonesia relations, noting that the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his earlier visit in 2018. He added that this would be his first bilateral visit to Indonesia since the relationship was upgraded, coming shortly after President Prabowo’s state visit to India as the chief guest for Republic Day celebrations in January 2025.

Describing the relationship as deeply rooted in shared civilisational and cultural ties, Modi said the visit would further strengthen the multifaceted partnership between the two nations. He also noted that during his stay in Indonesia, he would interact with members of the Indian diaspora, reflecting the importance of people-to-people connections in bilateral relations. Along with President Prabowo, the Prime Minister is also expected to visit the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, which he described as a significant symbol of cultural heritage and historical links between the two countries.

Following the Indonesia leg of the tour, Modi will travel to Australia and New Zealand, where discussions are expected to focus on strengthening strategic cooperation, enhancing economic engagement and deepening collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit comes at a time when India is actively expanding its diplomatic outreach in the region, with emphasis on maritime security, supply chain resilience and shared development goals.

Officials said the tour is part of India’s sustained engagement with key partners in the Indo-Pacific, aimed at reinforcing regional stability and promoting inclusive growth. The outcomes of the visit are expected to further consolidate India’s role as an active and influential player in regional affairs while strengthening long-standing ties with partner countries.

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