Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday. HAMISH BLAIR/AP
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand are aimed at bolstering the nation's ties in the Asia-Pacific region. Amid increasingly complex and strained relations between the United States and India, New Delhi is looking to broaden its development options. Although Modi's visit could help ease near-term economic pressures, it remains unclear whether it will advance the country's long-term strategic goals, experts said.
During talks on Tuesday, Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto agreed to deepen defense and economic cooperation, The Hindu reported.
The two countries signed nearly a dozen agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including critical minerals, technology, food security, pharmaceuticals and maritime security.
After concluding his visit to Indonesia, Modi arrived in Australia. In Melbourne, he is expected to meet executives from leading Australian companies.
