Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for his second foreign trip post the Wuhan virus pandemic lockdown.
On the 22nd of September, Mr. Narendra Modi left for the United States of America (U.S.A.,) on a special Air India flight. This would be the Prime Minister’s first visit to the United States of America after the Joe Biden administration formed the Government.
During his one week visit to attend the Quad Leaders Summit 2021, Mr. Narendra Modi would meet political leaders of Australia, Japan and the United States. He would also hold bilateral meetings with Mr. Joe Biden, the President of the U.S.A., the Vice President of the U.S.A., Ms. Kamala Harris and other leaders at the White House.
Before leaving for the United States, Mr. Narendra Modi said, ” I will be visiting the USA from 22-25 September, 2021 at the invitation of His Excellency President Joe Biden of the United States of America. During my visit, I will review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with President Biden and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.” He also said, “I will participate in the first in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit along with President Biden, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan. The summit provides an opportunity to take stock of the outcomes of our virtual summit in March this year and identify priorities for future engagements based on our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region.”
Mr. Harsh Shringla, the Foreign Secretary of India, said, “This is his first major foreign visit during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the highlights will be the meeting with US President Joe Biden Biden at the White House. This is the first in person meeting of Prime Minister Modi with President Biden. The two leaders have been in regular contact over the last few months.”
With this visit to the United States, Mr. Narendra Modi would aim to strengthen relations of India with the U.S.A., Australia and Japan and continue exchanges on regional and global issues.
During the bilateral meeting, PM Modi and Mr. Joe Biden are likely to discuss the security, defence, trade and the Afghanistan situation since the Taliban takeover.
Mr. Modi is scheduled to meet Joe Biden on the 24th of September. He would also address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the 25th of September.
The Prime Minister of India is scheduled to return to India on the 26th of September.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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