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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent engagements with world leaders, including the QUAD Leaders' Summit and numerous bilateral meetings, demonstrated India's strong commitment to global growth, development, peace, and security. In addressing QUAD leaders, Modi emphasized India's vision for a future characterized by peace, democracy, and technological advancement, highlighting India's pivotal role in shaping a stable global order. His engagements underscored India's leadership in fostering cooperation and mitigating global challenges, particularly within the Indo-Pacific region.
The Quad Leadership Summit, hosted by US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, served as a platform for India to showcase its commitment to collaborating with Indo-Pacific partners. During the Summit and subsequent bilateral talks, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized Prime Minister Modi's effective presentation of India's approach to global peace, security, and development. Modi consistently highlighted India's efforts to leverage democratic values, good governance, and technological advancements to counter global challenges. He advocated for utilizing technology for positive governance outcomes, instead of allowing it to be misused for disruptive purposes, demonstrating India's proactive stance in navigating the evolving global landscape.
Prime Minister Modi's bilateral meetings with key world leaders provided opportunities to deepen India's strategic partnerships. His meeting with President Biden was particularly significant, marked by the return of 297 antiquities to India, symbolizing the strong cultural ties between the two nations. Modi praised Biden's leadership in strengthening the Quad and expressed gratitude for hosting the summit, recognizing the Quad's evolution into a symbol of rapid and unified assistance delivery. Discussions between Modi and Biden focused on the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which has significantly expanded in recent years. Cooperation in defense, clean energy, space, and technology, particularly in critical and emerging technologies, were key topics. Modi acknowledged Biden's “pioneering role” in strengthening the India-US partnership over the past four years.
Modi's bilateral meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Kishida reflected on the 10th anniversary of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, a milestone to be celebrated in 2025. Modi recognized Kishida's contributions to the robust bilateral relationship, acknowledging the significant economic and defense cooperation agreements forged between the two nations. The discussion with Australian Prime Minister Albanese centered on the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, highlighting progress made under the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The two countries explored further collaboration in defense, security, space, and critical minerals, showcasing the expansive scope of their partnership.
The Quad Summit focused on building a secure, resilient, and cooperative Indo-Pacific region. Modi stressed the importance of collaboration in maritime safety, emphasizing the need to prevent the malign use of technology. The Quad leadership launched several critical initiatives, including the Quad Cancer Moonshot, aimed at tackling cervical cancer, and the Quad at Sea Ship Observer Mission, designed to enhance maritime safety. The Quad Ports of the Future Partnership, promoting sustainable and resilient port infrastructure development, was another significant step. Modi's emphasis on such infrastructure reflects India's broader efforts to lead in sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific, an approach supported by the collective efforts of Quad members.
Source: India committed to global security: PM Modi reiterates push for peace in QUAD and bilateral meetings