InternationalMonday, 6 July 2026·The Hindu - National
PM Modi’s July 6-11, 2026 visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand to boost Act East Policy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his July 6-11, 2026 tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand will strengthen India’s Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR Vision.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 6, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, saying the visit would strengthen India’s Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR Vision.
Key specifics
- The tour runs from July 6 to 11, 2026, covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
- India and Indonesia elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018.
- President Prabowo Subianto visited India as chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in January 2025.
- In Australia, discussions were planned on defence, security, trade, investments, education, mobility, emerging technologies, sports and sports science.
- India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement, and PM Christopher Luxon visited India in March 2025.
Exam lens
TNPSC international relations question type: bilateral ties, strategic partnerships, and visit chronology. Key dates: July 6-11, 2026; 2018; January 2025; March 2025. Key terms: Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR, Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Free Trade Agreement.