Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the United States on Saturday morning, kicking off a busy three-day visit packed with high-level meetings and engagements. His first stop was Wilmington, Delaware, where he was greeted by enthusiastic members of the Indian diaspora at the historic Hotel Du Pont. The city holds a special significance as it is the hometown of US President Joe Biden, highlighting the strong bond between the two leaders.
Upon his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed with traditional Gujarati dance performances, including the vibrant ‘Garba’, adding a cultural touch to his arrival. The ‘Modi, Modi’ chants resonating through the air reflected the strong connection between the Indian Prime Minister and the diaspora, who gathered to show their support and excitement for his visit.
PM Modi’s trip is centered around the upcoming QUAD Leaders’ Summit, a significant event bringing together the leaders of India, the US, Australia, and Japan. This summit, marking the first time President Biden has invited a foreign leader to Wilmington, underscores the importance of the partnership between these four nations.
The summit will focus on key issues related to regional security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. In a statement before his departure from India, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to collaborate with his QUAD counterparts, emphasizing the forum’s role as a coalition of like-minded nations dedicated to fostering peace, progress, and prosperity in the region.
Beyond the QUAD summit, PM Modi’s itinerary includes a bilateral meeting with President Biden, highlighting the growing partnership between the two countries. He is also scheduled to address the diaspora in New York and deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s Summit of the Future.
The summit of the future will be a critical event focusing on global challenges and opportunities, providing a platform for PM Modi to share India’s vision for a more sustainable and equitable world. The visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and the US, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, where both nations are committed to upholding a free, open, and inclusive order.
