Sat Sep 21 02:52:11 UTC 2024: ## Modi Heads to US for Quad Summit, UN Address
**New York, September 20, 2024:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a three-day visit to the United States today, where he will attend the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit on September 21st and address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23rd.
The Quad Summit, hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, will bring together leaders from India, the US, Japan, and Australia. The meeting is expected to focus on key issues including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, maritime security, emerging technologies, and an ambitious cancer-fighting initiative.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his anticipation for the summit, tweeting, “The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.” He also emphasized the importance of his meeting with President Biden, stating it will allow for the identification of new pathways to deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
In addition to the Quad Summit, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the UN General Assembly, where he will engage with several world leaders.
The Prime Minister will also utilize his trip to hold bilateral meetings with various global leaders, discussing issues of mutual interest. During his visit, he is scheduled to interact with the Indian community in New York and meet with CEOs of leading US-based businesses. These meetings aim to foster greater collaboration between India and the US in cutting-edge areas such as AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology.
India is set to host the next Quad Summit, showcasing the growing importance of the forum in promoting peace, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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