Thu Sep 19 18:08:57 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi to Visit US for Quad Summit, UN Event, and Key Bilateral Talks

**New Delhi:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a high-profile visit to the United States from September 21-23, 2024. The visit comes amidst a period of heightened cooperation between India and the US, with a key focus on strengthening the strategic partnership.

The highlight of PM Modi’s trip will be the participation in the Quad summit, bringing together India, the US, Japan, and Australia. He will also attend the UN’s Summit of the Future.

**Bilateral Talks:**

* **India-US Meeting:** A key highlight of the visit will be a meeting between PM Modi and US President Joe Biden, where both leaders will discuss key issues, including the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and the Drug Framework. Two important agreements are expected to be signed during this meeting.
* **Other Bilateral Meetings:** PM Modi will also meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
* **Potential Meeting with Donald Trump:** While the possibility of a meeting with former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has been raised, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has not confirmed any specific meeting.

**Strategic Cooperation:**

* The visit comes at a time when India and the US are strengthening their cooperation in various areas. The Foreign Secretary noted ongoing discussions at 50 different levels to enhance collaboration between the two countries.
* Issues such as the Pannu case and PM Modi’s recent visit to Russia and Ukraine are expected to be discussed during the talks.

**Quad Summit:**

* The US has stated that the Quad has become more strategically united and relevant than ever before. The summit will focus on strengthening collaboration on key issues like security, economic development, and health.
* A new initiative to combat cancer will be unveiled during the summit, further solidifying the commitment to global health cooperation.

The upcoming visit is expected to further strengthen the India-US partnership, marking a significant step towards deepening bilateral cooperation and addressing global challenges.

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