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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant visit to the United States from September 21 to 23, marking a series of high-profile engagements aimed at strengthening India's global presence and fostering closer ties with key allies. The trip, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), is packed with important events, with the Quad leaders' summit being the most prominent highlight.
The Quad summit, scheduled for Saturday, September 21, in Wilmington, Delaware, will be hosted by US President Joe Biden at his hometown. The meeting holds immense significance, especially given that Biden is not seeking a second term in office. The US presidency will transition to a new leader by the time India hosts the next Quad summit next year. The summit will be attended by leaders of Japan, Australia, and India, with the focus on reviewing the progress made by the alliance in the past year and setting a roadmap for future cooperation. This focus on regional development aligns with the Quad's commitment to promoting stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Beyond the Quad summit, PM Modi's itinerary includes a substantial outreach to the Indian diaspora. On Sunday, September 22, in New York, he will address a gathering of Indian diaspora members at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The event, titled 'Modi & US' Progress Together', has garnered significant interest, with over 24,000 members of the diaspora registered to attend. During his time in New York, PM Modi is also slated to meet with CEOs of leading US companies, with the objective of fostering deeper collaboration in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology. These engagements underscore the importance of strengthening economic and technological ties between India and the US.
On September 23, PM Modi will address the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This year's summit theme, 'Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow', highlights the need for collaborative approaches to address global challenges. On the sidelines of this summit, PM Modi will engage in bilateral meetings with various world leaders to discuss matters of mutual interest, further solidifying India's diplomatic engagement on the global stage. The visit to the US, with its mix of strategic alliances, diaspora outreach, and high-level diplomacy, underscores India's proactive and influential role in shaping the global landscape.
Source: PM Modi to visit US from Sept 21-23, will attend Quad meet. Full itinerary