New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the United States from September 21-23 to participate in two significant international events. The trip will include his attendance at the 4th Quad Summit and the UN’s Summit of the Future.
Quad Summit
The Quad Summit, hosted by US President Joe Biden, will take place in Wilmington, Delaware. PM Modi, along with Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, will discuss key regional and global issues, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine. This summit marks a pivotal moment as it will be the final gathering of the current leaders of the Quad nations—India, the US, Japan, and Australia—before some leaders step down from office.
India to Host Next Quad Summit in 2025
Although this year’s Quad Summit was initially planned to be held in India, logistical constraints have led to its relocation to the US. India is now set to host the next Quad Summit in 2025. The summit will focus on enhancing cooperation among member nations in the Indo-Pacific region and tackling major global challenges. Recent discussions among the Quad foreign ministers in Tokyo have emphasized the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) program to include the Indian Ocean, aiming to improve strategic maritime monitoring.
UN Summit of the Future
Following the Quad Summit, PM Modi will attend the UN’s Summit of the Future in New York on September 22-23. The summit will gather leaders from around the world to create new international agreements on issues like sustainable development and digital transformation. PM Modi is scheduled to address the event, delivering a speech on global challenges and future strategies.
Key Engagements
- September 21: PM Modi will begin his visit with the Quad Summit in Wilmington, focusing on regional security, Indo-Pacific strategies, and collaborative efforts in technology and climate change.
- September 22: In New York City, PM Modi will address the “Modi & US Progress Together” event at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where over 24,000 attendees from the Indian diaspora are expected. He will also meet with CEOs from leading US companies to discuss collaborations in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology.
- September 23: At the UN Summit for the Future, PM Modi will participate in discussions aimed at forging multilateral solutions for global issues. He will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders to discuss mutual interests and strengthen international relations.
This visit underscores India’s growing role on the global stage and highlights ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation with key international partners.