Quad has emerged as key group to work for peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

Modi on Quad: Ahead of his departure for the US for a three-day visit on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Quad has emerged as a key group of like-minded nations to work for peace, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

The PM in his departure statement ahead of the US visit, said that he will be on a three-day visit to US to participate in the Quad Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden in his hometown Wilmingto.

Besides, the PM will also address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York.

"I look forward joining my colleagues President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Kishida for the Quad Summit. The forum has emerged as a key group of the like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region," said PM Modi.

Commenting on his meeting with Biden, PM Modi said, "My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good."

PM Modi will take part in the sixth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, being hosted by US President Joe Biden in his hometown on September 21.

Quad consists of four countries--India, Australia, Japan, and the United States. India is slated to hosting the Quad Leaders' Summit in 2025.

PM Modi is also scheduled to interact with the Indian diaspora and American business leaders during his US visit.

"I am eagerly looking forward to engaging with the Indian diaspora and important American business leaders, who are the key stakeholders and provide vibrancy to the unique partnership between the largest and the oldest democracies of the world," he stated.

PM Modi called the UN General Assembly's 'The Summit of the Future' an opportunity for the international community to chart the road ahead for the betterment of humanity.

The Prime Minister stated, “The Summit of the Future is an opportunity for the global community to chart the road ahead for the betterment of humanity. I will share views of the one sixth of the humanity as their stakes in a peaceful and secure future are among the highest in the world.”

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called the Summit a 'once in a generation UN Summit'. 'Summit of the Future' is an important milestone in the history of the UN as it enters the 80th year of its establishment in 2025.

Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal informed on X, "PM @narendramodi emplanes for USA to participate in the 6th Quad Leaders' Summit and to address the UN 'Summit of the Future'."