The summit, hosted by US president Joe Biden, will see PM Modi, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida meet in Wilmington, Delaware.
The leaders will also attend the UN’s Summit of the Future in New York on September 22 and 23, where PM Modi is scheduled to address an Indian community event and engage in discussions with various world leaders.
The upcoming Quad summit was scheduled to be held in India, however, a more convenient location was opted for members due to tight schedules. India is anticipated to host the summit next year instead.
The Quad summit is expected to focus on enhancing cooperation among the member nations in the Indo-Pacific region and tackling major global challenges. In July, the foreign ministers of the Quad nations met in Tokyo to advance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and reaffirm their commitment to a free and open region, free from coercion. They also announced plans to expand the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) programme to the Indian Ocean, aiming to improve monitoring of strategic waters.
The Summit of the Future will gather leaders from various countries to forge a new international consensus on creating a “better present and safeguarding the future”, according to the UN.
Key highlights of the visit
September 21: QUAD Summit
PM Modi will kick off his visit by attending the QUAD Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by US President Joe Biden. This summit will focus on regional security, Indo-Pacific strategies, and cooperation in areas such as technology and climate change. It marks a critical moment as it will be the last gathering of the current leaders of the QUAD nations—India, the US, Japan, and Australia—before some of them step down from office.
September 22: Engagements in New York City
On September 22, PM Modi will address a major event titled “Modi & US Progress Together” at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where he is expected to connect with the Indian diaspora. This event has seen overwhelming interest, with over 24,000 attendees anticipated. Additionally, he will meet with American business leaders to discuss investments and economic collaboration.
September 23: UN Summit for the Future
The Prime Minister will participate in the UN Summit for the Future in New York, where he is set to deliver a speech addressing global challenges such as sustainable development and digital transformation. This summit aims to forge new international agreements on pressing issues.
