Modi begins Indonesia visit with defence and critical minerals talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Jakarta at the start of a three-nation tour that will also take him to Australia and New Zealand. The visit comes as India and Indonesia prepare to discuss defence cooperation, maritime partnerships, critical minerals, food security and the digital economy. Modi was received at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, underscoring the political importance both sides are attaching to the trip.Modi said the journey, which runs from July 6 to 11, would strengthen India's Act East Policy, its MAHASAGAR Vision and its outlook for a free and open Indo-Pacific. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 00:33 LONDON
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China pushes back on India-Japan Indo-Pacific and critical minerals messaging after Takaichi visit
China has criticised the Free and Open Indo-Pacific concept after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a three-day visit to India. The comments came as New Delhi and Tokyo discussed regional strategy and cooperation on critical minerals during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ms Takaichi. Beijing also warned that such cooperation should not be directed at any third party or used to create exclusive blocs.Chinese spokesperson Yu Jing repeated the position set out by foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun a day earlier, saying the so-called Free and Open Indo-Pacific concept goes against the shared aspirations of regional countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
