Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed Indonesia for Melbourne, Australia, on July 8, 2026 [4], to continue a three-nation diplomatic tour.
This visit signals a deepening of Indo-Pacific cooperation as India seeks to secure critical mineral supply chains and enhance maritime security in a region of increasing geopolitical tension.
Modi concluded a visit to Indonesia that lasted three days [1]. During the trip, the prime minister met with President Prabowo Subianto to advance bilateral ties. The two nations signed 14 strategic agreements [2], focusing on the acquisition of critical minerals, and the improvement of maritime security [2].
The diplomatic engagement included visits to Jakarta and Prambanan. As a gesture of bilateral cooperation, five Indonesian fighter jets escorted Modi's aircraft upon his departure [3].
Following the conclusion of the Indonesia leg, Modi traveled to Australia. This sequence of visits is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties across the Indo-Pacific. The strategic pacts signed in Indonesia are intended to create a more resilient economic and security framework between the two Asian powers [2].
“The two nations signed 14 strategic agreements”
The signing of 14 strategic pacts, particularly regarding critical minerals, indicates India's shift toward diversifying its resource dependencies away from single-source providers. By aligning with Indonesia and Australia in a single tour, India is operationalizing its 'Act East' policy to create a security and economic corridor that balances influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
