Sat Sep 21 09:19:38 UTC 2024: ## Modi Heads to US for Quad Summit, UN Speech, and Business Meetings
**New York, September 20, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a three-day visit to the United States today, where he will participate in the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit and deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
The Quad Summit, hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, will focus on global challenges including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, maritime security, emerging technologies, and a new cancer-fighting initiative. Notably, India will host the next Quad Summit.
Prior to the summit, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to strengthen ties with the US, stating, “My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good.”
The Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders during his visit.
On September 23, PM Modi will address the “Summit of the Future” at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, alongside other world leaders.
The visit will also include engagements with the Indian diaspora and leading US businesses, focusing on areas of mutual interest like AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology.
The White House has announced the establishment of bipartisan House and Senate Quad Caucuses in advance of the summit. The Caucuses signal a strong bipartisan commitment to fostering peace, stability, and development in the Indo-Pacific region.
This visit marks a significant step in strengthening India-US relations and highlighting the Quad’s role in promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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