PM Modi's Visit to Indonesia Marks Key Step in Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 6, 2026, beginning a three-nation tour that includes Australia and New Zealand. The visit is a strategic move to deepen India’s Act East Policy and strengthen regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. He was received at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who also served as the chief guest at India’s Republic Day in January 2025, marking a reciprocal gesture in bilateral relations.

The visit follows the 2018 upgrade of India-Indonesia ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his stay, PM Modi will hold high-level talks with President Subianto to expand collaboration in defence, trade, technology, and maritime security. A key cultural component includes a visit to the Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, a historic Hindu monument, to reinforce shared heritage and people-to-people bonds between the two nations.

The tour underscores India’s growing role in shaping a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, as envisioned under the MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions) framework. By engaging with major Indo-Pacific partners, India aims to enhance strategic stability, promote economic connectivity, and strengthen multilateral coordination in the region.

India’s focus on the Indo-Pacific through this visit reflects its broader foreign policy objective of building partnerships that support regional peace, security, and sustainable development. The emphasis on cultural diplomacy and security cooperation highlights a balanced approach to foreign engagement.

This visit provides a practical example of how India is implementing its Act East Policy through sustained diplomatic engagement, cultural exchange, and strategic dialogue with key regional partners.