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  NARENDRA MODI IS THE FIRST INDIAN PM TO VISIT NEW ZEALAND IN 40 YEARS. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on July 10, 2026. He was welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the airport.  He was welcomed with a traditional dance performance in New Zealand. This trip is a massive milestone as it is the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the island nation in four decades. Strategic partnership India and New Zealand elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade in goods and services to ₹35,000 crore by 2030 following talks between PM Modi and his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon. The meeting yielded 18 concrete outcomes, including 10 agreements. Key among them were a roadmap to expand ties in the next four years, a framework for enhancing Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation, and a reciprocal logistics support pact between the Indian Navy and the New Zealand Defence F...

  PRIME MINISTER MODI's SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO AUSTRALIA Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne on July 8, 2026, where he received a warm welcome at the airport. PM Modi was also accorded a Guard of Honour. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also present on the occasion. The two leaders greeted each other warmly at the venue. Later on, PM Modi was accorded a grand reception by the Indian community, featuring cultural performances that showcased the shared heritage of both nations. A highlight of the welcome ceremony was a rendition of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' by the Australian Indian Orchestra. An exquisite Kathak performance was also presented during the reception organized by the Indian community. PM Modi's meeting with Governor Margaret Gardner Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Governor of Victoria, Margaret Gardner AC, at Government House in Melbourne. PM Modi addressed Australian industry leaders. PM Modi addressed Austr...

  PM MODI's VISIT TO INDONESIA FURTHER STRENGTHENS RELATIONS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES. Mr. Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on July 6, 2026, where he was warmly welcomed at the airport by President Prabowo Subianto. In addition, four ministers were also present to receive the Prime Minister, who was accorded a traditional ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour. Upon reaching the border, fighter jets from the host country escorted his aircraft. The second day began with a ceremonial welcome for PM Modi. This marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 102nd foreign visit overall and his third visit to Indonesia. According to the Navbharat Times, this visit by PM Modi is bound to increase Pakistan's unease, as it views itself as the leader of Islamic nations in the region. At the same time, the visit may also irk China, given its ongoing efforts to expand its influence in Indonesia. This visit is strategically and culturally significant. Bilateral and delegation-level meeti...

  PM MODI VISIT TO SEYCHELLES At the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, Prime Minister Modi paid a state visit to Seychelles from June 27 to 29, 2026, to participate as a distinguished guest in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day. He was welcomed by President Patrick Herminie in the capital, Victoria. PM Modi stated that Seychelles is a key maritime neighbor and a major partner in our vision for the ocean and our shared commitment to the Global South. The first Indian Prime Minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles. Addressing the Seychelles parliament, he expressed concern over the impacts of climate change. He stated that the Global South and small island nations are the most affected by climate change. He proposed enhancing cooperation between India and Seychelles in areas such as fisheries, marine science, coastal management, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism. He emphasized ...