PM Modi Courts Pacific Partners as China, US Reshape Region
The agreements include BrahMos missile sales, uranium supply and critical minerals cooperation as India seeks to reduce dependence on China.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour, securing BrahMos missile sales to Indonesia and critical minerals partnerships with Australia to expand New Delhi's regional strategic influence.
- The diplomatic push aims to reduce strategic vulnerabilities amid China's growing influence and declining US engagement, with nations pooling resources on semiconductors, critical minerals, and defense capabilities.
- Australia agreed to supply uranium for India's civil nuclear program and launch critical minerals initiatives. Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy defended the uranium sale on Sunday on ABC's Insiders, calling Modi's visit "a landmark event."
- China's recent nuclear-capable missile test surfaced during Modi's Thursday meeting with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, prompting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to pledge intensified cooperation on Indo-Pacific security.
- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Saturday that "mini-latticeworks" or multilateral arrangements are emerging, while Australia and Fiji signed an "Ocean of Peace" defense pact this month marking deeper regional cooperation.
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Times of IndiaPM Modi courts Pacific partners as China, US reshape region
Prime Minister Narendra Modis three-nation Indo-Pacific tour focused on expanding Indias defense, energy and critical minerals partnerships as countries seek to counter Chinas growing influence and manage uncertainty over US engagement in the region.
Modi strengthens allies in Indo-Pacific region amid China's riseIndia's prime minister has signed deals with Indonesia and Australia amid China's rise. Countries in the region are seeking to reduce their dependence on the US and China.
Modi Courts Indo-Pacific Partners as China, US Reshape Region
From missiles and uranium to critical minerals and sports diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a three-nation tour to deepen India’s Indo-Pacific partnerships as regional powers strengthen ties amid China’s growing influence and uncertainty over US engagement.
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