PM Modi in US Highlights: "When India speaks, the world listens," PM Modi says addressing Indian diaspora in New York

Through the Quad Partnership for Cable Connectivity and Resilience, Quad partners continue to support and strengthen quality undersea cable networks in the Indo-Pacific, the capacity, durability, and reliability of which are inextricably linked to the security and prosperity of the region and the world.

In support of these efforts, Australia launched the Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre in July, which is delivering workshops and policy and regulatory assistance in response to requests from across the region.

Japan has conducted capacity building trainings to enhance connectivity and resilience in the Indo-Pacific through cooperation with specialized agencies and international organizations. Japan intends to further extend technical cooperation to improve public information and communication technology infrastructure management capacity for an undersea cable in Nauru and Kiribati.

The United States has conducted over 1,300 capacity building trainings for telecommunication officials and executives from 25 countries in the Indo-Pacific; today the U.S. announces its intent, working with Congress, to invest an additional $3.4 million to extend and expand this training program.

Investments in cable projects by Quad partners will help support all Pacific island countries in achieving primary telecommunication cable connectivity by the end of 2025. Since the last Quad Leaders’ Summit, Quad partners have committed over $140 million to undersea cable builds in the Pacific, alongside contributions from other likeminded partners.

Complementing these investments in new undersea cables, India has commissioned a feasibility study to examine expansion of undersea cable maintenance and repair capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Quad summit  in US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that prime minister emphasised India's commitment to cooperation, contact, and engagement for growth with various

partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

The remarks by Misri came while he addressed a press briefing in New York.Elaborating about the plurilateral meetings, Misri said, "In the plurilateral meetings today, PM Modi underlined India's approach to cooperation, contact and engagement for growth with a variety of partners in the Indo-Pacific

India signed and exchanged first-of-its-kind agreements focused on the Clean Economy and Fair Economy under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) on Saturday, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the United States for the Quad Summit

S President Joe Biden commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ukraine last month and his message of peace as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks that figured pressing global challenges, including the situation in the war-ravaged country.

The US President hosted Modi at his personal home in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday afternoon, hours after the prime minister arrived in the US on a three-day visit.

In the talks, Biden conveyed to the Indian prime minister that the US supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice, including permanent membership for New Delhi in a reformed UN Security Council, according to a joint fact-sheet on the meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with the members of the Indian diaspora after he arrived at Hotel Lotte Palace in New York. In a post on X, PM Modi shared pictures of his meeting with members of the Indian diaspora and wrote, "After programmes in Delaware, landed in New York. Eager to be among the diaspora at the community programme in the city and to take part in other programmes."

The Quad countries expressed their dedication to fostering people-to-people connections and strategic partnerships,

strengthening the bonds between the nations. In view of this, India launched a new initiative to award fifty Quad scholarships, worth$ 500,000, to students from the Indo-Pacific

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "In so far as this specific question of the peace proposal related to the Russia - Ukraine conflict is concerned, I want to again underline that we are involved in a set of ongoing conversations with interlocutors on all sides...Bangladesh also figured in the discussions, and there was an exchange of views about the situation..."

"The overall message is of minimising conflict and division, leveraging democratic values, even as we pursue development objectives, and highlighting the role of technology, and the digital revolution in ushering in good governance to turn the destructive features of technology to good ends. These themes found reflections during the bilateral meetings. The important feature was return of nearly 300 antiquities back to India, here we were not just talking about not just 'vikas' but also 'virasat'," said Foreign Secretary of India Vikram Misri informing about Day 1 of PM Modi's US visit.

PM Narendra Modi gifted Pashmina Shawl in papier mâché boxes the First Lady of USA Jill Biden

Pashmina shawls traditionally come packed in papier mâché boxes from J&K. These boxes are handmade using a mixture of paper pulp, glue, and other natural materials. Each box is a unique work of art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir.

Pashmina shawls traditionally come packed in papier mâché boxes from J&K. These boxes are handmade using a mixture of paper pulp, glue, and other natural materials. Each box is a unique work of art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "Quad is here to say, to assist, to partner and compliment the efforts of the Indo-Pacific countries... India will be hosting the Quad summit in 2025."

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "In the plurilateral meetings today, PM Modi underlined India's approach to cooperation, contact and engagement for growth with a variety of partners in the Indo-Pacific. It was striking to hear the other Quad leaders acknowledge India's actions..."

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "The Prime Minister landed in Philadelphia after a 15-and-a-half-hour flight from New Delhi and went straight away into a bilateral meeting with President Biden at President Biden's personal residence in Wilmington. Prime Minister together with the other Quad leaders, participated in the launch of a Cancer Moonshot Initiative being taken by the Quad leaders, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by cervical cancer..."

"After programmes in Delaware, landed in New York. Eager to be among the diaspora at the community programme in the city and to take part in other programmes," PM Modi wrote on X

The Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi as he arrives at Lotte New York Palace in New York, USA.

The US side facilitated the return of 297 antiquities that had been stolen or trafficked from India. These will shortly be repatriated to India. In a symbolic handing over, a select few pieces were showcased to Prime Minister and President Biden on the sidelines of their bilateral meeting in Wilmington, Delaware.

We, the members of the Quad, acknowledge that digital technologies and systems have the potential to profoundly transform societies and offer unprecedented opportunities to accelerate the realization of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of its Sustainable Development Goals. While leveraging the potential of digitalization, we also underscore the importance of fostering an inclusive, open, sustainable, fair, safe, reliable and secure digital future in furtherance of our shared prosperity and sustainable development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the hotel in New York where he will stay; meets members of the Indian diaspora and artists performing here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in New York. Earlier in the day on 21st September, he participated in the Quad Leaders' Summit in Philadelphia. He also held a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for New York from Philadelphia airport on Saturday night (local time) after attending the Quad Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the United Nations on Sunday. The Prime Minister will chair some key bilateral meetings in New York during the visit.

The PM is headed to New York where he will address a diaspora event today. He will also engage with CEO's in a roundtable discussion.

The leaders announced joint coast guard operations next year that will include Australian, Japanese and Indian personnel spending time on a U.S. coast guard vessel. The countries plan increased military logistics cooperation, officials said.

PM Modi will be attending the Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the United Nations in New York. Along with that, he will hold some key bilateral meetings.

​Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese met on the sidelines of the 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, USA. This was their ninth in-person interaction since May 2022.

​The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas such as political and strategic, defence and security, trade and investments, education and research, climate change and renewable energy, and people-to-people ties. The Prime Ministers also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They acknowledged that the frequency of high-level contacts has imparted a strong momentum to bilateral relations.

​Both leaders renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the multilateral fora and reiterated their commitment to take the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to even greater heights.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan in USA on the sidelines of Quad Leaders’ Summit, in Wilmington, Delaware.

The two Prime Ministers warmly recalled their many interactions, especially since their first Annual Summit in March 2022. Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Kishida for his unwavering dedication and leadership in enabling advances in the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership over the last few years.

3. The two leaders noted that the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership is in its 10th year and expressed satisfaction at the progress made in the relationship. The two Prime Ministers reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views to deepen cooperation further, including defense and security ties and B2B and P2P collaborations.

"We are seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas. We continue to express our serious concern about the militarisation of disputed features, and coercive and intimidating manoeuvres in the South China Sea. We condemn the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels, including the increasing use of dangerous manoeuvres. We also oppose efforts to disrupt other countries' offshore resource exploitation activities.We reaffirm that

maritime disputes must be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law, as reflected in UNCLOS," the Quad Wilmington Declaration said.

During the Quad summit in the U.S., Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Quad as a "force of Global Good," emphasizing the group's lasting impact and commitment to global peace and development. Modi highlighted the Quad's readiness to partner and contribute towards positive change on the international stage. The summit, part of Modi’s three-day U.S. visit, showcased the Quad's dedication to addressing pressing global challenges, with Modi reaffirming the group's significant role in promoting stability and cooperation.

At the Quad Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received high praise from fellow Quad leaders for India’s leadership in the Indian Ocean. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida commended Modi’s efforts, particularly in organizing the Voice of Global South Summits, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recognized India as the predominant power in the region under Modi’s leadership. U.S. President Joe Biden also expressed admiration, noting that the U.S. could learn from India’s experience and leadership in managing the Indian Ocean’s affairs.

At the Quad Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received high praise from fellow Quad leaders for India’s leadership in the Indian Ocean. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida commended Modi’s efforts, particularly in organizing the Voice of Global South Summits, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recognized India as the predominant power in the region under Modi’s leadership. U.S. President Joe Biden also expressed admiration, noting that the U.S. could learn from India’s experience and leadership in managing the Indian Ocean’s affairs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday morning (local time) as part of his three-day U.S. visit. The meeting, held at Biden's personal residence, is expected to cover significant topics, including China and Russia. Key officials from both sides, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, were present.

This meeting holds particular significance as it may be the last bilateral interaction between Modi and Biden, with the U.S. Presidential Election slated for November 5, 2024, marking Biden’s final month in office.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian diaspora in the U.S., highlighting their remarkable achievements across various sectors. In a tweet ahead of the highly anticipated "Modi & US" event in New York, Modi expressed his admiration for the community’s positive impact and shared his excitement about addressing them at the event. "Let’s celebrate the bonds that connect our nations!" he tweeted, emphasizing the strong ties between India and the U.S., nurtured by the vibrant Indian community. The event is set to take place on September 22 at 9:30 PM IST.

Excitement surged among members of the Indian diaspora as they assembled at Philadelphia International Airport to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival last night. People from various U.S. cities gathered to show their support and enthusiasm for Modi's visit, reflecting the strong bond between the Indian community abroad and their homeland. The warm reception is part of the larger excitement surrounding Modi’s U.S. tour, which includes high-profile events like the Quad summit and the "Modi & US" event in New York.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grand event, "Modi & US," set to take place on September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Coliseum in New York, is fully sold out. The event, which will see Modi engage with over 25,000 members of the Indian diaspora, features two stages and over 400 performers. Despite only 13,000 seats being available, the overwhelming response included 500 community organizations from over 40 states signing up as "Welcome Partners" within the first 48 hours of registration. The event highlights Modi's strong connection with the Indian community abroad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the Quad's critical role in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific as he kicked off his three-day visit to the U.S. During the trip, Modi will participate in the Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and address the UN's 'Summit of the Future' in New York. Alongside key bilateral meetings with President Joe Biden and other world leaders, Modi will engage with the Indian diaspora and take part in a roundtable with CEOs of American tech companies, focusing on AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to spotlight India's successful domestic development at the upcoming UN Summit of the Future, according to India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish. In an interview with PTI, the envoy stated that Modi's message will focus on showcasing India's growth model, emphasizing the nation’s achievements in economic, social, and technological progress. This presentation is expected to underline India’s role as a leader in sustainable and inclusive development on the global stage.

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