On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the US for a three-day visit. This trip includes important global meetings and a speech to the Indian diaspora in New York. He is participating in the Quad Leaders’ Summit and will attend the UN’s Summit of the Future.
Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington
The first stop on Modi’s visit was the Quad Leaders’ Summit, hosted by outgoing US President Joe Biden. The summit took place in Biden’s hometown, Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday. Alongside Modi, leaders from Australia and Japan also attended the event.
The Quad, short for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, includes four nations: the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. It was created to promote security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Since 2021, the Quad has become a leadership-level forum, meeting six times so far. This summit, however, holds special significance as it is Biden’s last Quad meeting as president. Biden has prioritized the Quad as a key part of his foreign policy, helping to strengthen ties between these four countries.
During the summit, Biden held bilateral meetings with each leader, highlighting the strong relationships between these nations. For Modi, the meeting in Wilmington was another step in building deeper ties with the US and its allies.
Modi’s Bilateral Meeting with President Biden
Prime Minister Modi also had a bilateral meeting with President Biden during his visit. Their discussion covered a range of important topics, including defense cooperation, trade, and shared strategic interests. The strong partnership between the two leaders signals the growing importance of India-US relations in global politics.
Address to the Indian Diaspora in New York
On Sunday, September 22, Modi will speak at a large community event for the Indian diaspora in Long Island, New York. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will host the event. Thousands of Indian-American community members are anticipated to attend this address.
Modi has always had a close connection with the Indian diaspora. His speeches to overseas Indians are known for their energy and optimism. The Indian-American community has also played a crucial role in strengthening India-US relations over the years.
UN’s Summit of the Future
Modi’s next major event during his visit is the UN’s ‘Summit of the Future,’ held in New York on Monday, September 23. This summit is part of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level week.
The summit’s theme is “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.” As the UN approaches its 80th anniversary in 2025, this event comes at a crucial moment for the organization. The summit aims to address pressing global challenges like climate change, inequality, and ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hezbollah crisis.
According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the occasion presents a “once-in-a-generation” chance for change. Member states will unanimously adopt the “Pact of the Future” during the summit. This pact includes annexes like the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations.
Security Council Reforms
One of the most significant outcomes of the Summit of the Future will be discussions on long-overdue reforms to the United Nations Security Council. The proposed reforms include expanding the Security Council’s membership to better reflect current global realities.
This is a major issue for India, which has long sought a permanent seat on the Security Council. Modi is expected to advocate for these changes during his address. The UN will become more representative and equipped. In order to handle today’s pressing global issues as a result of the reforms.
Way forward
Before leaving for the US, Prime Minister Modi shared his thoughts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He expressed excitement about the trip and his participation in the Quad Summit and the UN’s Summit of the Future.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US highlights India’s growing influence on the global stage. From the Quad Leaders’ Summit to the UN’s Summit of the Future, Modi is playing a key role in shaping global discussions on security, diplomacy, and reforms. His address to the Indian-American community will further strengthen India’s ties with the US. While his participation in the UN summit could bring important changes to global governance.