PM Modi reaches Philadelphia ahead of QUAD Summit, to meet Biden today

Modi in the USA:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the United States at Philadelphia International Airport. On September 22nd, he will have a bilateral talk with US President Joe Biden. After that, the PM will travel to Wilmington, Delaware for other heads of state. US President Joe Biden took to X to express how much he is looking forward to the visit of Prime Ministers Modi, Albanese, and Kishida to his house in Delaware. "These leaders are important for ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific; they are my friends, friends of our nation," he further added while showing vivid examples of their friendship.

Bilateral meetings with US President Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden on 22 September. They are expected to discuss further deepening India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. On 22nd September, he would address the Indian community at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York. It would be one of the engagements aimed at enhancing ties with the Indian Diaspora in the United States.

Address to CEOs of Business Roundtable
The two leaders will also address the CEOs of US-headquartered companies with core competencies in emerging technologies sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology. The two nations will deepen their cooperation in the high-tech sectors.

Speech at UNGA
Prime Minister of India, PM Modi is to speak at the 'Summit of the Future' at UNGA on 23rd September. The Summit was going to be based on the subject matter titled 'Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.' So, the title does seem to be talking about global cooperation. Is PM Modi Going to Meet Donald Trump? Speculations are rife about whether the visiting Indian Prime Minister Modi will or will not meet the former US President Donald Trump. The Donald had claimed earlier this week while addressing a town hall meeting in Michigan that he is eagerly waiting for an appointment with PM Modi. 

QUAD Summit Focus

The Indo-Pacific does not refer to China, but the QUAD summit is going to address some of the most pressing development issues in the region. Quoting Jake Sullivan, the National Security Adviser for the United States, "The purpose of the QUAD is not to come together around China or any other country. It's about how to construct a free and open Indo-Pacific." Regional Cooperation provides a much bigger scheme where clarity exists in visions, says Jake Sullivan.

Firm Tone on North Korea, South China Sea

"The QUAD leaders are likely to be using some of the strongest language so far on North Korea and issues concerning the South China Sea," a senior US administration official said. "I think you can expect to see in the soon-to-be-released joint statement some of the strongest language that the Quad has ever produced, particularly on the South China Sea and on North Korea," the official said, underscoring that these issues must be taken seriously.