Sun Sep 22 19:51:10 UTC 2024: ## Modi’s US Visit: Quad Summit, Diaspora Engagement, and UN Address
**New York, September 22, 2023:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday, kicking off the second leg of his three-day US visit. He concluded the first leg with a successful Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, where he engaged with US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The Quad summit focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the four nations, with a particular emphasis on countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Leaders reiterated their commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific” and issued a joint statement, the “Wilmington Declaration,” outlining their shared values and goals.
PM Modi presented President Biden with an antique silver train model and gifted First Lady Jill Biden a pashmina shawl. The summit also saw an agreement on a joint initiative to train doctors in the Indo-Pacific region to screen for cervical cancer.
On Saturday, PM Modi addressed a large Indian diaspora gathering in Long Island, New York. He emphasized the progress India has made under his leadership, highlighting initiatives like the “Made-in-India” chip program, the development of 5G and 6G technologies, and the empowerment of women through various schemes. He also touched upon the significance of the upcoming elections in both India and the US, highlighting the shared commitment to democracy.
On Sunday, PM Modi will deliver a speech at the United Nations’ Summit of the Future before returning to India.
This US visit marks a crucial point in the strengthening of India-US relations and underscores India’s growing global stature. PM Modi’s engagement with the Quad, the diaspora, and the United Nations reflects India’s proactive role in shaping the international order.
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