PM Modi Embarks On Three-Day US Visit For Quad Summit And UN Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a significant three-day visit to the US, where he will participate in the Quad Leaders’ Summit on September 21 and address the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Hosted by President Joe Biden in his hometown of Wilmington, the Quad Summit brings together leaders from India, the US, Japan, and Australia.

Modi expressed his enthusiasm on Twitter, stating, “I look forward to joining my colleagues for the Quad Summit. This forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries working for peace, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.”

The summit is expected to address pressing issues, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, maritime security, emerging technologies, and a significant cancer-fighting initiative. Notably, India will host the next Quad Summit.

During his visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with various world leaders to discuss mutual interests. On September 23, he will address the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the UN, attended by numerous world leaders.

Additionally, on September 22, he will engage with the Indian diaspora in New York and meet with CEOs of major US-based companies to enhance collaboration in key areas like AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology, as highlighted by the Ministry of External Affairs.