Sat Sep 21 07:23:58 UTC 2024: ## India-US Ties Strengthen: PM Modi’s 9th US Trip Focuses on QUAD Summit
**Washington D.C.** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his ninth visit to the United States in his 10-year tenure. His visit culminates with participation in the QUAD summit, hosted at US President Joe Biden’s private residence. Notably, this summit was originally scheduled to be held in India but shifted to the US at Biden’s request, highlighting the significance of the QUAD alliance.
The QUAD, a strategic grouping of India, Japan, Australia, and the US, traces its roots back to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The shared tragedy catalyzed cooperation among the four nations, paving the way for the formation of the QUAD in 2007.
However, the alliance faced initial setbacks due to American attempts to improve relations with China. The QUAD was sidelined in 2008 as the US pursued a policy of engagement with China, emphasizing economic and diplomatic ties.
The revival of the QUAD in 2017 marked a shift in US policy, acknowledging China’s growing influence and assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific region. The alliance resurfaced amid concerns over China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which aims to expand Chinese influence globally, and its aggressive military buildup in the South China Sea.
The QUAD 2.0, formed under the Trump administration, has gained momentum under Biden, demonstrating the US commitment to strengthening ties with India as a counterweight to China’s growing dominance.
The QUAD summit is expected to focus on issues such as security cooperation, economic development, and technological collaboration, further cementing the strategic partnership between the four nations.
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