Next week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a diplomatic tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. This high-profile visit, scheduled from July 8 to 11, signals a deliberate pivot in India’s foreign policy toward the eastern maritime region. Following recent travels to Mauritius and Seychelles, this trip underscores the administration's "Act East" initiative, which aims to solidify strategic partnerships and enhance regional influence throughout the Indian Ocean.

The tour begins in Indonesia, where Modi will engage in high-level talks in Jakarta and visit the historic Prambanan Temple to discuss ongoing conservation efforts. He will then head to Melbourne for the third India-Australia Annual Summit, focusing on long-term cooperation in areas like defense, cybersecurity, and emerging technology. The trip concludes in New Zealand on July 11, where discussions with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon are expected to capitalize on the momentum generated by the recently signed Free Trade Agreement, which has already paved the way for significant investment and trade expansion between the two nations.