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Steady in turbulence: India must build partnerships in this age of global turmoil
India’s diplomacy with Australia and New Zealand is shifting toward defence, maritime, energy, and trade cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 15 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Key takeaways
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Australia and New Zealand are presented as part of India’s effort to deepen Indo-Pacific partnerships.
- India and Australia are expanding cooperation in defence, maritime security, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
- Australia will permit uranium exports for India’s civilian nuclear programme.
- India and New Zealand have formalised a strategic partnership with a multi-year roadmap and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Australia and New Zealand are linked to India’s effort to deepen Indo-Pacific partnerships. The focus now extends beyond trade and people-to-people links to defence, maritime security, energy cooperation, and supply-chain resilience.
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