PM Modi in US: From Olympic effort in 2036 to big investment promise in semiconductor

PM Modi noted that India’s 5G market has surpassed that of the US in two years and discussed ongoing "Made in India 6G" initiatives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the US, ending September 23, made a slew of big announcements.

During his visit, PM Modi participated in the annual Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, addressed the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN General Assembly in New York, and held a roundtable discussion with CEOs of leading American technology companies.

Here are the top 10 takeaways from the Prime Minister's visit to the US:

>> Prime Minister Modi declared an ambitious investment of USD 15 billion in the semiconductor field to enhance India's position in the global technology landscape.

>> PM Modi met US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, North Carolina and discussed enhancing cooperation on global and regional issues, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.

>> He also announced that India is actively working towards hosting the 2036 Olympics.

>> The Prime Minister highlighted the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US, noting shared democratic values and vibrant people-to-people ties.

>> The US, meanwhile, expressed support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and broader global institution reforms.

>> PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora for connecting India and the US, stating that no ocean can separate them from India.

>> The Prime Minister remarked, “For the world, AI means Artificial Intelligence. But I believe that AI means American-Indian,” highlighting the spirit of collaboration.

>> PM Modi noted that India’s 5G market has surpassed that of the US in two years and discussed ongoing "Made in India 6G" initiatives.

>> By 2025, India could see over 10,000 bio-startups emerging, focusing on health security and global challenges, committed PM Modi.

>> The US facilitated the return of 297 antiquities to India, following a Cultural Property Agreement signed in July 2024, with a symbolic handover during the meeting.