The Prime Minister’s multi-nation itinerary features a historic state visit to New Zealand, high-level CEO forums in Australia, and strategic talks in Indonesia.
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially departed for a comprehensive six-day diplomatic tour covering Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. Running from July 6 to July 11, the multi-nation visit centers on deep-level bilateral discussions, reviewing joint economic corridors, expanding youth employment frameworks, and connecting with the vibrant Indian diaspora across the Indo-Pacific.
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“The aim of these meetings will be to boost economic and strategic cooperation with these valued developmental partners and ensure the youth of our nation get more opportunities in the times to come.”
— Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Departure Statement
The trip follows closely on the heels of the Prime Minister’s recent three-day diplomatic visit to the Seychelles, which concluded on June 29.
1. Official Tour Itinerary & Regional Agendas
Stop 1: Indonesia (July 6–8)
The tour commences in Jakarta at the official invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
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Strategic Scope: This marks Modi’s fourth trip to Indonesia and his inaugural bilateral engagement since the two countries formalised their ties into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018.
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Cultural Focus: Alongside administrative meetings and a address to the local Indian community, the Prime Minister will travel to Yogyakarta to tour the historic, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple complex to highlight centuries-old cultural ties.
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Stop 2: Australia (July 8–10)
From Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Modi travels to Melbourne at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Business Integration: A core element of the Australian leg is the India-Australia CEOs Forum, where Modi will pitch directly to top-tier commercial leaders to drive bilateral investments.
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State Protocols: The itinerary includes an official meeting with Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn and a massive community interactive event with the Indian diaspora.
Stop 3: New Zealand (July 10–11)
The tour wraps up in Wellington at the invitation of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. This marks a massive diplomatic milestone: the first official state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in forty years.
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Defense & Commerce Review: The two leaders will evaluate bilateral milestones achieved over the last two years, particularly looking at newly signed defense frameworks and trade operations.
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Public Outreach: Modi will interact with local sports personalities, business leaders, and the regional Indian community.
2. Diplomatic Timeline: The Six-Day Journey
The schedule maps out a continuous sequence of diplomatic events across the three nations:
3. Spotlight: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
The meetings in Wellington build directly upon the sweeping Free Trade Agreement (FTA) ratified by both countries earlier this year. The trade pact radically changes market access for both sides:
| Feature | Agreement Detail | Strategic Impact |
| Tariff Reductions | Eliminates 95% of all duties on goods arriving from New Zealand. | Drastically lowers operational import costs for high-value Pacific goods. |
| Indian Export Access | Grants completely duty-free entry for all Indian goods into New Zealand. | Boosts Indian manufacturing, textiles, and pharmaceutical reach. |
| Capital Investment | Secures a $20 billion investment commitment from Wellington. | Injects long-term capital into India’s infrastructure and technology sectors. |
