Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for India on Monday, marking the end of a “successful and substantial” three-day visit to the United States. During his trip, he participated in significant events, including the Quad Leaders’ meeting, an Indian community gathering, and the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly.
Modi arrived in the US on Friday and attended the Quad Leaders’ meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by President Joe Biden. The summit featured leaders from Australia and Japan, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. During discussions, Modi and Biden emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation, especially in defense procurement, including the impending purchase of 31 MQ-9B armed drones from General Atomics.
In addition to defense discussions, a notable moment during the bilateral meeting was the return of 297 antiquities to India, some displayed at Biden’s residence. Modi highlighted India’s commitment to cooperation and engagement within the Indo-Pacific region, announcing India’s pledge of $7.5 million towards combating cervical cancer through the Quad Cancer Moonshot initiative. Furthermore, the Quad nations introduced a new regional Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific, aiming to enhance maritime domain awareness and security.
Following the Quad Summit, Modi traveled to New York, where he addressed a vibrant gathering of over 13,000 Indian-Americans at the Nassau Coliseum. He characterized India as a “land of opportunities” and shared his ambitious vision for the country during his third term. To better serve the growing Indian-American community, he announced the opening of two new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles.
After the event, Modi participated in a productive roundtable with CEOs of leading American tech firms, discussing India’s growth potential and urging collaboration across various sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors. He reiterated India’s goal of becoming the third-largest economy in the world.
On the final day of his visit, Modi delivered a speech at the UN’s Summit of the Future, advocating for global cooperation. He asserted that the “success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not on the battlefield,” emphasizing India’s commitment to protecting human rights and promoting global prosperity. Modi concluded his US visit with a message of unity and collaboration, bringing the voice of 1.4 billion Indians to the global stage.
