Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a successful three-day visit to the United States from September 21 to 23, 2024. His trip included participation in the 6th Quad Summit, the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations, bilateral meetings, and engagement with the Indian diaspora.
Hosted by President Joe Biden, the Quad Summit was attended by PM Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Key outcomes included:
Originally scheduled to host the 2024 summit, India swapped hosting rights with the USA for logistical reasons. The USA will host the 2025 foreign ministers’ meeting.
PM Modi attended a CEO Roundtable in New York, organized by MIT’s School of Engineering, where he met leaders in sectors like semiconductors, AI, Quantum technology, and Life Sciences.
PM Modi engaged with the Indian community in New York, highlighting India’s potential and opportunities for collaboration.
PM Modi called for reforms in global institutions, including the UN Security Council, to ensure relevance and effective global governance.
PM Modi held discussions with leaders such as Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and others, emphasizing India’s stance on global issues.
India is moving forward with procuring 31 MQ-9B drones from the US, marking a significant boost in defense ties.
PM Modi described the US visit as “fruitful,” focusing on diverse programs aimed at global well-being. He shared a video highlighting his interactions and engagements during the visit.
Formation: Initiated by former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in 2007 for maritime cooperation post-2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Summit Meetings:
Foreign Minister Meetings: Eight meetings held, most recent in Tokyo, Japan, on July 29, 2024.
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