PM Modi to begin 3-day US visit tomorrow: What's on the agenda?

Modi to begin 3-day US visit tomorrow: What's on agenda?
20 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-day visit to the United States, beginning Saturday.

His itinerary includes high-level meetings with world leaders, attending the annual Quad summit, and participating in discussions at the United Nations.

The key issues on his agenda include regional stability in the Indo-Pacific, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and concerns of the Global South.

PM Modi to attend Quad summit, bilateral talks
Summit participation

PM Modi's US visit will commence with the annual Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware.

He will join US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday to discuss regional security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

This summit is particularly significant as it marks the last gathering of these leaders before some step down from office.

Quad summit to announce cancer initiative
Health security

In addition to regional security discussions, the Quad summit is also expected to announce a new initiative aimed at preventing, detecting, and treating cancer.

This plan seeks to mitigate the disease's impact on patients and families, with a broader focus on health security and humanitarian assistance.

PM Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with other Quad leaders to discuss defense, technology collaboration, and strategies for addressing ongoing global conflicts.

PM Modi to address UN General Assembly
UN address

On September 23, PM Modi will address the UN General Assembly at the Summit of the Future.

His speech is expected to highlight India's stance on global conflicts and its approach toward bridging development gaps.

The theme of this summit is "Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow," and it will be attended by numerous global leaders.

PM Modi's engagements with US tech leaders, Indian diaspora
Tech roundtable

PM Modi is also scheduled to meet top executives from major American tech firms. The discussions will revolve around advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductor technology.

This roundtable aims to strengthen technological collaboration between India and the US.

Additionally, before his UN address, PM Modi will attend an Indian community event at Long Island on September 22, engaging with the Indian diaspora and reinforcing ties between India and the US.