India must build partnerships in age of global turmoil: PM Modi's Indo-Pacific visits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to Australia and New Zealand underscore India's increased focus on strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, aiming to manage global uncertainties and protect its vital interests. These visits reflect India's Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR vision. With Australia, India adopted a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, enhancing interoperability and establishing an Annual Defence Ministers' Dialogue. A formal strategic partnership with New Zealand includes maritime cooperation and mutual logistics support, alongside efforts to expand bilateral trade and explore agricultural cooperation.
Key Points
- PM Modi's visits to Australia and New Zealand signify India's enhanced focus on strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
- India aims to manage global uncertainties and protect its vital interests through these partnerships.
- With Australia, a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation was adopted, enhancing military interoperability.
- India and New Zealand established a formal strategic partnership, including maritime cooperation and logistics support.
- The partnerships align with India's Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision.
Exam Facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia and New Zealand.
- Key initiatives include the India-Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and the India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap.
- The MAHASAGAR vision stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
- India and New Zealand aim for substantial expansion of bilateral trade by 2030.
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