Sun Sep 22 15:50:48 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi Concludes US Visit with Quad Summit Success, Addresses Indian Diaspora, and Speaks at UN

**New York, September 23, 2023:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-day visit to the United States, which included a successful Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and a series of engagements in New York.

**Quad Summit Highlights:**

* PM Modi, along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
* The leaders issued the “Wilmington Declaration,” outlining their shared values and commitment to a rules-based international order.
* The Quad vowed to counter China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea and work towards a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
* PM Modi pledged a 5 lakh scholarship program for Indo-Pacific students to pursue undergraduate engineering programs in India.
* The leaders also pledged to collaborate on initiatives to combat cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific region.

**Engagement with the Indian Diaspora:**

* PM Modi addressed a large community event in Long Island, New York, where he was warmly received by the Indian diaspora.
* He spoke about the strong India-US relationship and the importance of cultural exchange and strengthening the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural properties.

**UN Summit of the Future:**

* PM Modi is scheduled to address the UN’s Summit of the Future on September 23.
* His speech is expected to focus on global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and the need for a more inclusive and equitable world order.

**Other Key Highlights:**

* PM Modi held bilateral meetings with President Biden and PM Kishida, discussing areas of cooperation in infrastructure, semiconductors, defense, green energy, and more.
* India and the US signed a groundbreaking agreement for India’s first national security semiconductor fabrication plant, which will supply chips to both nations’ armed forces.

**PM Modi’s visit to the US was seen as a success, with a strong focus on strengthening bilateral ties, promoting regional security, and engaging with the global community on key issues.**

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