Modi on 6 Day Visit to Aus-NZ-Indonesia Starting 6 July

·         Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from 6–11 July 2026.

·         Indonesia (6–8 July):

o    Visit at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto.

o    Prime Minister Modi's fourth visit to Indonesia and first bilateral visit since the elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018.

o    Bilateral talks will review progress in the strategic partnership.

o    PM will address the Indian diaspora in Jakarta.

o    He will visit the Prambanan Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting the countries' shared cultural heritage.

·         Australia (8–10 July):

o    Visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

o    Bilateral discussions will be held in Melbourne.

o    PM Modi will also meet Sam Mostyn.

o    He will participate in the India–Australia CEOs Forum and address leading business executives.

o    A separate interaction with the Indian diaspora is also scheduled.

·         New Zealand (10–11 July):

o    Visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

o    This will be the first state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in nearly 40 years.

o    Bilateral talks in Auckland will cover trade, commerce, defence, and other aspects of the bilateral relationship.

o    PM Modi will interact with business leaders, sports personalities, and members of the Indian diaspora.

Key Takeaway

Prime Minister Modi's three-nation tour aims to deepen India's strategic, economic, and people-to-people ties with Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand through high-level bilateral engagements, business interactions, and outreach to the Indian diaspora.

 

[ABS News Service/04.07.2026]

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to Indonesia from 6-8 July, 2026. This will be 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, Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with President Prabowo and review the progress made in the partnership. In Jakarta, 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, Prime Minister will visit the Prambanan Temple complex at Yogyakarta, a prominent UNESCO world heritage site in Indonesia.

From Indonesia, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister will travel to Melbourne from 8-10 July, 2026. In Melbourne, Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Albanese. He will also call on the Governor General of Australia, the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC. During his visit, 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.

From Melbourne, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister will travel to Auckland for a state visit from 10-11 July, 2026. This will be the first state visit of an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades. In Auckland, 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, 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, Prime Minister will address a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora during the visit.