Sat Sep 21 01:52:03 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi Heads to US for Quad Summit and UN ‘Summit of the Future’
New Delhi, September 21, 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a three-day visit to the United States on Saturday, emphasizing the significance of the Quad grouping as a force for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
During his visit, PM Modi will participate in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. The summit will bring together leaders from India, Australia, Japan, and the United States to discuss regional security and cooperation. PM Modi highlighted the Quad’s emergence as a key platform for like-minded nations working towards peace, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
Following the Quad summit, PM Modi will travel to New York to address the UN General Assembly’s “Summit of the Future,” a major international gathering aimed at charting the path for global progress. He will share India’s perspective on crucial issues impacting humanity, recognizing the country’s significant role in a peaceful and secure future.
Prior to his departure, PM Modi expressed his anticipation for meetings with President Biden and other Quad leaders, emphasizing the shared commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He also expressed excitement for interactions with the Indian diaspora and key American business leaders, recognizing their contributions to the unique partnership between the world’s largest and oldest democracies.
The PM’s trip comes at a time when India and the US are deepening their strategic partnership across a range of areas, including defense, technology, and economic cooperation. The visit is expected to further strengthen these ties and underscore India’s growing global influence.
First Piper 