Sun Sep 22 03:50:48 UTC 2024: ## India’s PM Modi Meets with US, Japan, and Australia in Quad Summit

**Wilmington, Delaware:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India embarked on his ninth visit to the United States during his decade-long tenure. The visit saw him participate in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) summit alongside US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida. This summit comes at a time of global tension and conflict, highlighting the importance of Quad cooperation for the international community.

The Quad members, while not targeting any specific nation, expressed their commitment to a rules-based international order, respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, and pursuing peaceful solutions for global challenges.

Prior to the summit, PM Modi had a private meeting with President Biden at his residence in Delaware, where they discussed matters of bilateral interest. This was followed by a formal bilateral dialogue that lasted over an hour.

The Quad summit was held in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden’s hometown, and was hosted in the high school he attended. The summit focused on strengthening cooperation between the Quad nations, including their coast guards, and expanding educational opportunities for Southeast Asian students through Quad-funded scholarships.

The summit also saw Australia’s PM Albanese announce that India would host the Quad summit next year.

**Bilateral Meeting Highlights:**

– President Biden praised PM Modi’s recent visits to Ukraine and Poland.
– Biden expressed support for India’s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council.
– The two leaders discussed the upcoming drone deal, with Biden welcoming India’s purchase of 31 MQ-9B SKY Guardian and SEA Guardian drones from the US.

**Quad’s History:**

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue was initially established in 2007, following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, with the aim of fostering cooperation and peace in the Indo-Pacific region. The initiative was put on hold due to US efforts to improve relations with China. However, in 2017, the Quad was revived due to China’s growing influence and its assertive actions in the region.

This year’s summit marked the Quad’s commitment to working together to address global challenges, maintaining a rules-based international order, and fostering a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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