Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the Indo-Pacific region, marking his country’s strategic presence in a region that is described as central to global geopolitics.

From the Seychelles to Japan, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Indo-Pacific visits marked his country’s strategic presence in a region that is described as central to global geopolitics.

The region is also crucial for maritime security and supply-chain resilience with India’s maritime strategy extending from the eastern coast of Africa to the Pacific Islands.

Modi and India’s Indo-Pacific vision has direct implications for the country’s economic prosperity, strategic interests and maritime security.

India, Australia and New Zealand are seen as crucial partners within the strategic landscape of economic partnerships - it also marked the first official visit by an Indian leader to New Zealand in 40 years.