Quad Summit / India will host the Quad summit in 2025, Foreign Secretary gave information

Quad Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited US President Joe Biden's hometown Delaware on 21 September 2024, the first day of his three-day US visit. During this visit, he attended the Quad Summit, where many important issues were discussed. Many important consensuses were reached between PM Modi and President Biden in bilateral talks, the most important of which is that India will host the next Quad Summit in 2025.

India will host Quad Summit in 2025

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that Prime Minister Modi proposed to host the summit of Quad leaders in 2025, which was gladly accepted by all the Quad leaders. This is another example of India's growing global role and its activism in the Indo-Pacific region. This announcement is being seen as an important step in India's global diplomacy.

Vikram Misri said that after reaching Philadelphia, PM Modi went straight to President Biden's private residence in Wilmington, where bilateral talks took place. In this meeting, economic, strategic and technical issues were discussed between the two leaders.

India's role in the Indo-Pacific region

During the Quad summit, Prime Minister Modi emphasized on enhancing cooperation, development and connectivity in the Indo-Pacific region. He clarified India's vision that the region is of utmost importance for global peace, security and prosperity. PM Modi highlighted that India is ready to enhance partnerships with various countries in the region.

Other Quad leaders, such as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, appreciated these initiatives of India. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India's main objective is to reduce conflict and division in the region, and pursue development through good governance and technology.

Contribution to Cancer Moonshot Initiative

At the Quad Summit, Prime Minister Modi also participated in the launch of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative, which aims to promote global cooperation to combat cervical cancer. The initiative symbolizes cooperation in the health sector among the Quad countries and is expected to lead to advances in health security and research in the future.

Bilateral relations and cooperation with Japan

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also gave information about the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. This meeting was considered very important, as elections are to be held in Japan later this month. PM Modi appreciated Prime Minister Kishida's contribution to bilateral relations and also informed that the 10th anniversary of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership will be celebrated next year. Both the countries have agreed to celebrate this occasion in a grand manner, which will further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

Special relationship with President Biden

Prime Minister Modi thanked President Biden for hosting the Quad Summit. This meeting between the two leaders was a symbol of further strengthening bilateral relations. Defense, trade, climate change, and technical cooperation were specially discussed during the meeting.

Conclusion

This visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to America was important not only to strengthen bilateral relations but also reflects India's growing role on the global stage through the Quad Summit. The announcement of hosting the Quad Summit in 2025 will further strengthen India's global strategic partnerships and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.