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PM Modi arrives in US on three-day visit, Quad summit on Day 1
The annual Quad summit at President Joe Biden's hometown Wilmington is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
In his departure statement at New Delhi, Modi said he looked forward to joining his colleagues President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the Quad Summit.
Biden welcomes Modi
Modi interacts with members of Indian diaspora
The Quad Leaders' Summit this year was earlier supposed to be held in India, but US President Joe Biden was keen to hold the event in his hometown. This will be a farewell summit for both Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as they near the end of their terms in office -- January 20, 2025 for the US president and Oct 1 for Japanese prime minister. The fourth leader attending the meeting is Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Modi to meet top leaders
Ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit on the first day of the trip, Modi was set to meet US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in one-on-one interactions.
“I am sure the discussions throughout the day will contribute to making our planet better and addressing key global challenges,” Modi posted on X after reaching Wilmington, Delaware, the venue of the Summit.
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PM meets US President Biden ahead of Quad summit
US President Joe Biden hosts a personal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his personal residence in Greenville, Delaware: White House
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Eric Garcetti, Ambassador of the United States to India from the US delegation and EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States and Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary from the India delegation present at the meeting.
Via ANI
Each time we sit down, I'm struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation, posts Biden
Leaders exchanged views on global and regional issues, including Indo-Pacific region and beyond: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
PM Modi thanks Joe Biden for hosting him
We are not against anybody, we are for international rules-based order, respect for sovereignty: PM Modi at Quad Summit
PM Modi holds 'fruitful' talks with Biden; exchanges views on global & regional issues, including Indo-Pacific and beyond
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an "extremely fruitful" meeting with US President Joe Biden during which the two leaders discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and exchanged views on global and regional issues including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
Modi, who is in the US on a three-day visit, was on Saturday welcomed by Biden at his residence in Greenville, Delaware, where the two leaders hugged each other. Biden held Modi's hand as he led him into the house where the bilateral talks took place.
"The United States' partnership with India is stronger, closer, and more dynamic than any time in history. Prime Minister Modi, each time we sit down, I'm struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation. Today was no different," Biden said in a post on X after the meeting that lasted more than an hour.
The two leaders, who met on the margins of the Quad summit here, discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and exchanged views on global and regional issues including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.
The two leaders expressed confidence in the strength and continuing resilience of the relationship and their belief in its significance for all areas of human endeavour between the two countries, it added.
Modi emphasised that India and the US today enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership that covers all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests and vibrant people-to-people ties.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for the unparalleled contributions made by President Biden in giving impetus to the India-US partnership.
via PTI
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida
India, US to elevate bilateral support to build secure global clean energy supply chains: WH
The US and India plan to elevate bilateral technical, financial, and policy support to expand complementary manufacturing capacity for building on existing clean energy cooperation between the two nations, according to the White House.
The announcement on Saturday came after the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden at Greenville, Delaware.
Prime Minister Modi is in the US on a three-day visit.
To launch the partnership for establishing a "shared, resilient, and cutting-edge techno-industrial base" centred on innovative clean energy manufacturing techniques, the US and India are "working to unlock USD 1 billion in new multilateral finance through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for projects, including catalysing India’s domestic clean energy supply chain buildout", the White House said in a statement.
The partnership will look to expand complementary US and Indian manufacturing capacity for clean energy technologies and components and lay the groundwork for enhanced cooperation in third countries, with a focus on partnerships in Africa.
This effort will build on existing clean energy cooperation between the US and India, including clean energy initiatives launched during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US in 2023, and the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership led by the US Department of Energy and Government of India ministries, among other initiatives.
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Modi and Joe Biden share a hug as PM leaves from the venue of Quad Summit
PM Modi leaves for New York from Philadelphia airport after attending Quad Summit
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PM Modi arrives in New York
Indian diaspora gives a warm welcome to PM Modi in New York
Credit: X/@narendramodi
Credit: X/@narendramodi
US to return 297 Indian antiquities following Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep appreciation for US President Joe Biden for ensuring the return of 297 invaluable antiquities to India.
Prime Minister Modi is in the US for a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”
He attended the Quad Leaders' Summit on Saturday hosted by President Biden in his hometown Wilmington, Delaware.
"It was an opportunity for the PM to put forward India's views and commitments for global growth, development and peace and security," says Foreign Secretary of India Vikram Misri informing about Day 1 of PM Modi's US visit.
India pledges $7.5 million to combat cervical cancer in Indo-Pacific region
To strengthen the fight against cervical cancer, India has pledged a grant of USD 7.5 million to the testing, screening, and diagnosis of the disease in the Indo-Pacific region.
Addressing the Cancer Moonshot event hosted by US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Delaware on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative would go a long way in providing affordable, accessible and quality health care to people in Indo-Pacific countries.
The Quad Cancer Moonshot is a "groundbreaking partnership" to save lives in the Indo-Pacific region by combating cervical cancer. Through the initiative, the Quad countries comprising India, the US, Japan and Australia have committed to work together to address gaps in the cervical cancer care and treatment ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific countries.
As India's contribution to the Cancer Moonshot initiative, Modi announced the dedication of a grant of USD 7.5 million to cancer testing, screening, and diagnostics in the Indo-Pacific region.
"India is ready to share its experience and expertise," he said, asserting that the grant was made under India's vision of 'One Earth, One Heath'.
The prime minister also announced that India will provide support for radiotherapy treatment and capacity building for cancer prevention in the Indo-Pacific.
(With inputs from PTI)
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Here's what Chef Vikas Khanna said on PM Modi's visit to US
"I love it. I think PM has been such a big inspiration and a big support system for us, especially the (Indian) diaspora in America. I am proud to be meeting him and of course, it’s about communication and for me, it’s about representation of the soft power of India, our cuisine and culture,” says chef Vikas Khanna
15,000 members of diaspora, 500 artists await PM Modi's arrival
‘Yakshagana’ performed for PM Modi
Artists perform 'Yakshagana', a form of traditional folk dance popular in the coastal districts of Karnataka and parts of Kerala, at Nassau Coliseum in New York, Long Island
PM Modi is all set to address Indian community event at Nassau Coliseum in New York, Long Island.
PM Modi to address Indian diaspora at 9 pm
Preparations are in the final stage at Nassau Coliseum in New York, Long Island where PM Modi will address the Indian diaspora at around 9:00 PM.
Watch | Artists rehearsing as preps in final stage for PM Modi's address
PM Modi's meeting with Biden was emotional one: FS Misri
US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders Summit at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware, USA, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
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"As to the atmosphere in the meeting with President Biden, it was indeed an emotional moment. Prime Minister was aware of the fact that in a sense it was a farewell meeting with President Biden and the fact that it was taking place at his personal residence made it all the more special,” Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters in the wee hours of Sunday. (PTI)
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PM Modi arrives at the venue to address Indian diaspora
A series of cultural performances happening before Modi's arrival at the Coliseum on Long Island.
Modi starts his speech saying 'namaste' has become global from local.
You people have always been our strongest Indian ambassador, Modi tells Indian diaspora.
There is no competition to your skills, your commitments are unmatchable, Modi to Indian diaspora.
In this hall, someone speaks Tamil, some Telugu, someone Malayali, someone Guajarati. There are many languages but the emotion is same and that is being Indian. This is our biggest strength. This makes us 'Vishwa Bandhu'.
World knows AI as Artificial Intelligence, but I believe AI is American Indian, PM tells Indian diaspora.
"This year is very important for the world. This year seeing tension in some countries, while some countries witnessing festival of democracy."
Lok Sabha elections in India witnessed more voting than the population in Europe, says Modi.
Indian diaspora chants "Abki baar Modi Sarkar" as Modi says his govt has returned to power for the third time.
We will have to move forward with 3x speed, Modi says.
I am India's first PM whose birth happened after India's independence, says Modi.
I could not sacrifice my life for 'swaraj', but I have decided I will sacrifice my life for India's prosperity, Modi tells India diaspora
I never thought I would become a CM, then people made me PM, Modi tells India diaspora.
Today, India is full of energy, full of ambitions. Today, India got gold Gold in both men's and women's chess. This happened in almost 100 years, Modi said.
Today, a new energy is AI -- Aspirational India, says Modi.
Every Indian now wants that India becomes the third largest economy, Modi says.
"People now want high-speed rail, good roads. Today, world's biggest metro connectivity is in India, Modi says. "Today, more than 140 cities have metro connection."
India has today become a land of opportunity. Today, India does not wait for opportunity, it creates opportunity. In a decade, 25 crore people have come out of poverty in India, Modi says.
"We are making thousands of women drone pilots. India had never been this connected before," Modi tells Indian diaspora.
India's UPI now attracts the world, PM tells Indian diaspora
The day is not far when 'made-in-India' chip will be available in US, this is Modi's guarantee, Modi tells Indian diaspora.
We chose the way of green transition, we had almost zero contribution to global climate change, says Modi.
When India now says something on the global platform, the world listens, Modi says.
India's role will be important now for global peace, for global innovation, says Modi.
We don't want to dominate the world, we want to support the world, says Modi.
Talking about climate change, Modi says a small change in everybody's life can bring a big change in the world.
The next Olympics is in US, we are trying everything to host the Olympics after US does it, says Modi.
'Hum aaag ki tarah jalaane waale nahin, Suraj ki kiran ki tarah roshani dene waale hain', says PM Modi in US
India-US partnership is strengthening, it's for global good: PM Modi
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Members of Indian diaspora hail PM's views on country's role in Global South
The arena was full of energy, so much vibrancy. We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is such a good speaker. I mean, he really energized the whole thing. And speaking about how important and vital role India is playing in Global South, which is very important, and also the energy and the synergy of the US-India relationship was very much at the forefront through his speech, where he energized everybody..., " says Priya, a member of the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum arena in New York.
PM Modi holds a Roundtable meeting with prominent CEOs of Tech Companies in New York
Modi meets with PM KP Sharma Oli of Nepal in New York for bilateral talks
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PM Modi attends 'fruitful' tech CEOs roundtable in New York
PM Modi meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait
PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with CEO of Holtec International, Krishna P Singh at Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York, US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets "Thank you New York. These are glimpses from the memorable community programme. Grateful to all those who joined"
PM Modi interacted with technology industry leaders in New York in a Roundtable anchored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), School of Engineering
On the occasion of the visit of PM Narendra Modi to the US, the US side facilitated the return of 297 antiquities that had been stolen or trafficked from India. These will shortly be repatriated to India
PM Modi held a roundtable meeting with prominent CEOs of Tech Companies
There was a memorandum of cooperation between Quad countries for the semiconductor supply chain contingency network: Josh Rubin
Josh Rubin, Director for Indo-Pacific Affairs at the National Security Council, White House says, “There was a memorandum of cooperation between Quad countries for the semiconductor supply chain contingency network. We also expect semiconductors and critical and emerging technology issues at large, to be a topic of discussion when quad Commerce and Industry ministers meet for the first time in the coming months.”
Josh Rubin says, "The Quad Summit, from our perspective, was incredibly successful and historic for President Biden's legacy and we are confident that it will be an enduring on peace of the Indo-Pacific architecture going forward."
We are also proud to announce a new regional Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI) with an inaugural symposium in 2025 that will be hosted by India: Nancy Izzo Jackson
Nancy Izzo Jackson says, "We are very excited about the future of the Quad. The Quad continues to focus on improving the lives of people and communities across the Indo-Pacific and beyond. We are listening to the priorities of our regional partners and harnessing the considerable resources that our four countries bring and in doing so we are advancing our very ambitious agenda for the benefit of the entire region."
It is clear that the Quad is more strategically aligned than ever: Camille Dawson, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Camille Dawson, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs says, "I just want to highlight a few main points that, I think, are reflected in the President hosting the Quad Leaders' Summit and that we have seen come out in the remarks that the leaders themselves made. The first is that they think it is clear that the Quad is more strategically aligned than ever. The second is that the Quad is focussed on delivering real results for our partners across the Indo-Pacific Region and doing that in the areas that the region itself has identified as most important for them. Third, we have touched on throughout the discussion is that the Quad is not just an initiative of this administration or any one administration on the Quad of the US or any of the four Quad countries but rather this is an initiative that is designed to endure for the long time. The leaders all emphasised that the Quad is here to stay."
PM Modi Lauds Indian Diaspora's Strength In New York, says Indian diaspora connected India and US
The policy that we brought on semiconductors and chips is being welcomed in India and people related to this sector are very excited to invest in India: PM Modi
The PM has been focussed on transforming India: Sundar Pichai
There is a need for balance between technology and democracy as the convergence of democratic values and technology gives a guarantee to human welfare: PM Modi
Artificial Intelligence is a new manufacturing industry that is very important. So, I am looking forward to partnering with India in a very deep way to make that possible: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
I think the PM has a vision that the 21st century is driven by technology and clearly wants to have India front and centre in the progress of technology: Biogen CEO Chris Viehbacher
We aim to create 85,000 technicians, engineers and research and development experts in the next 1-2 years: PM Modi
PM Modi wants to make India energy independent, he wants to rapidly grow clean energy in the country and the meeting was for clean energy: Holtec International CEO Kris Singh
I was honoured to meet with PM Modi and to hear more about his leadership and vision for the next decade: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet
We're clearly appreciative for the PM to learn & understand what we need to continue to expand in India: HP Inc CEO Enrique Lores
We will be bringing our products to this market at scale, partnering with other Indian companies, with producers in India and helping people with healthier life in India: Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks
PM holds bilateral talks with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah in New York
India is rapidly emerging as a global biotech powerhouse, says PM
Initiative on critical, emerging tech is India's commitment to inclusive innovations: PM Modi at tech CEOs roundtable in US
PM Modi meets global leaders including Nepalese counterpart & Palestinian President in New York
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate talks with world leaders, including his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing various facets of bilateral ties and reaffirmed India's support for the Palestinian people.
Modi is in New York on the second leg of his three-day US visit and met the leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.
"Had a very good meeting with Prime Minister K P Oli in New York. The India-Nepal friendship is very robust and we look forward to adding even more momentum to our ties. Our talks focused on issues such as energy, technology and trade," Modi said in a post on X.
"Deepening the warm and close friendship. PM @narendramodi met PM @kpsharmaoli of Nepal, on the sidelines of the UNGA today," the official account of the Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on X.
"The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest to strengthen cooperation in all areas of age-old, multi-faceted and expanding - partnership," it added.
Oli is in the US on his maiden foreign visit to attend the 79th Session of the UNGA, breaking the tradition of visiting a neighbouring country first.
-PTI
Tech giants Google, Nvidia to enhance AI focus, investments in India
New York: Technology giants Google and Nvidia will enhance their engagement in India with more focus on leveraging artificial intelligence technology in the country, top officials of the companies said on Monday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) major Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Prime Minister has always been keen on learning about artificial intelligence, its potential and opportunities for India.
"I have enjoyed so many meetings with the Prime Minister. He's such an incredible student, and every time I see him, he wants to learn about technology, artificial intelligence, the potential and opportunity for India, the impact on India, society and industry," Huang said.
Huang's Nvidia is estimated to have 88 per cent market share in the GPU segment which is in huge demand for AI workloads across the world.
He said India is home to some of the world's greatest computer scientists which is a great opportunity.
"Artificial Intelligence is also a new industry, a new manufacturing industry. I'm looking forward to partnering with India in a very deep way to make that possible. We have many partnerships with India. For one, we're helping India gain access to our most advanced technologies," Huang said.
-PTI
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