Narendra Modi begins 3-country visit to boost defense, maritime ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is kicking off a three-country trip, focusing on boosting defense and maritime partnerships.
He'll start in Indonesia, where talks are expected around a BrahMos missile deal and submarine collaboration.
This marks his fourth visit to Indonesia as prime minister.
PM Modi visits Australia, New Zealand
After Indonesia, Modi travels to Australia (July 8-10), invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The visit centers on deepening Indo-Pacific defense cooperation and connecting with business leaders at the CEOs Forum:
Australia now sees India as a top security partner.
His last stop is Auckland, New Zealand (July 10-11), which is notable since it's the first Indian prime minister state visit there in 40 years. The focus will be on trade, commerce, and defense, highlighting how much the relationship has grown recently.