Modi visits Indonesia Australia New Zealand to reaffirm India’s open Indo-Pacific commitment
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Why in news
PM Modi visited Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand to strengthen India's strategic presence and economic ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
Background
India signed a $630 million missile deal with Indonesia and established a Strategic Partnership with New Zealand. The visit aimed to counter China's regional integration and explore deeper economic ties through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndonesia missile deal: $630 million signed during PM Modi's visit
- BodyRCEP: Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (India is currently not a member)
- BodyCPTPP: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
- PlaceIndo-Pacific: Region encompassing the Pacific and Indian Oceans
For Mains
Q. Analyze the significance of India's 'Act East' policy and its strategic maneuvers to ensure an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific order.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical friction: Balancing maritime security interests against China's expanding economic and naval footprint in the South China Sea
- Trade architecture: Navigating the exclusion from RCEP/CPTPP while seeking bilateral FTAs to enhance manufacturing competitiveness
- Strategic autonomy: Leveraging multi-aligned partnerships with Australia and New Zealand to diversify defense and technology dependencies
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indo-Pacific Order · Multi-alignment · Maritime Security · Economic Integration
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