Modi in US HIGHLIGHTS: PM returns to New Delhi after successful trip

PM Narendra Modi addressed the CEOs of top tech companies in New York on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a “fruitful” Roundtable with the CEOs of leading American tech companies on Sunday (local time) in New York where he highlighted India’s growth prospects and discussed initiatives to foster bilateral collaborations across various sectors. The meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Sunday during the second leg of PM Modi's three-day US visit.

Which CEOs participated in the meeting?

During the meeting, CEOs of top US-based firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors were present.  Organised by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Engineering, the CEOs of top US tech firms, including Google CEO Pichai, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayena, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang attended the conference. Others who participated in the roundtable include AMD CEO Lisa Su, HP Inc. CEO Enrique Lores, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, Dr Noubar Afeyan, Chairman of Moderna, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York on Sunday (local time). The Prime Minister expressed "deep concern" at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed India's continued support to the Palestinian people.

Prime Minister Modi held separate talks with world leaders including his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing various facets of bilateral ties and reaffirmed India's support for the Palestinian people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a roundtable with the CEOs of leading American companies, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai, to enhance cooperation between India and the US in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors. The meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Sunday during the second leg of Modi's three-day US visit. The prime minister participated in the roundtable with CEOs of US-based firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors. Among those he met include Google CEO Pichai and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen. Earlier in the day, Modi also addressed the Indian diaspora at the packed Nassau Veterans Coliseum on Long Island in New York.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Al-Sabah in New York.

Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Al-Sabah is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with PM Modi shortly.

"The meeting was very good," says Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New York, US

PM Modi is addressing a gathering of the Indian community on 22 September in New York. He will also interact with the CEOs of leading US-based companies to foster greater collaborations between the two countries in the cutting-edge areas of AI, quantum computing, semiconductors and biotechnology.

Prime Minister Modi announced the Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil Studies in the University of Houston. These initiatives would further strengthen the living bridge between India and its diaspora in the United States. He expressed the hope that the Indian diaspora, with its strong convening strength, would continue to play a crucial role in fostering closer ties between India and the US.

"As you can see, there is so much energy in this stadium. It is absolutely incredible. It's so contagious. Everyone has so much passion for Bharat. It is absolutely insane. It just feels so surreal being surrounded by so many Indian people that are so passionate about their own country. Even though they're living in America, they're still so passionate. It truly is amazing," said Patel

Prime Minister Modi has concluded his address to the Indian diaspora in New York with a chant of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

"Only a few days ago, the Paris Olympics concluded. Very soon, you will witness the Olympics in India too. We are putting all possible efforts to host the 2036 Olympics," said PM Modi in New York.

Prime Minister Modi announced two new Indian consulates in Boston and Los Angeles.

PM Modi said India has emerged as the first responder in any crisis across the world. "We sent COVID-19 vaccines to 150 countries around the world. Whenever there is an earthquake or a disaster, we are the first to offer help. This is the legacy of our ancestors. India is also emerging as a new leader in global catering," he said.

PM Modi asserted that India is becoming a voice for the Global South, citing its role in the African Union's inclusion in G20. "When India says something, the world listens. When we recently stated that this is not an era of war, the whole world understood it," he said.

"We have no role in destroying the world! We could have supported our growth by burning carbon fuel. However, we chose green transition!" said PM Modi in New York.

PM Modi said India's carbon emission is negligible compared to other countries. "It is our tradition of love for nature that guided us and we are focusing on solar and wind energy areas. India is the first G20 country to achieve its Paris climate goals. We want to make every house in India a solar power household," he said.

Prime Minister Modi said India will not stop or slow down now. India wants most of the world's devices to originate from here. "India is making significant strides in semiconductors. The groundbreaking ceremony for Micron's first semiconductor unit has also taken place in India.  The day is not far when you will see "Made in India" chips even in America. This small chip will take India to new heights, and this is Modi's guarantee," he said.

Prime Minister Modi laid out India's accomplishments in women-led development. "In the last 10 years, 10 crore women have joined the micro-entrepreneurship scheme. In agriculture, we are using technology. For farming, we are using drones, but what is new is that those responsible for it are the rural women in India," he said.

PM Modi said, "Today, India's 5G market is bigger than America. It has happened within two years. Now, India is working on made-in-India 6G."

PM Modi asserted that India no longer follows anymore, but forges new systems and leads from the front. He said that India has presented a new concept of digital public infrastructure to the world.

PM Modi said India is among one of the youngest nations of the world and is filled with energy and dreams.

"Both chess players have won gold for India. There's also AI. Aspirational India. This is a new force, a new energy. Today, the aspirations of millions of Indians are driving India's development. Every aspiration gives birth to new inventions. In a decade, India has risen from 10th to 5th place. It has become the 5th largest economy," said PM Modi in New York.

PM Modi said that today's India has become a land of opportunities. "It no longer waits for opportunities, but creates them," he added.

PM Modi said the year 2024 is crucial for the entire world. "On one hand, there is conflict and tension among some countries. In some countries, however, there is a celebration of democracy," he said. 

"After a long process of election, this time something unprecedented has happened in India... For the third consecutive time, our govt has returned to power. Such a thing didn't happen in the last 60 years. This mandate of the people of India has great importance. In this third term, we have to achieve big targets," PM Modi said in New York.

"India and America are together in this celebration of democracy. In America, elections will be held, and in India, elections have concluded. These elections in India were the biggest election in human history so far! In India, people twice the population of America cast their vote," said PM Modi.

PM Modi shared with the Indian diaspora in New York that he had never thought he would become the PM of India. "I went around country for many years – slept, ate wherever I could. I took first-hand experience of India. I had made other plans but i got into politics by destiny. Never thought I would be CM, that too longest CM of Gujarat. Then people promoted me as PM. I gained experience of governance model from my ground experience," he said.

PM Modi in New York said he could not sacrifice his life for the independence movement in India, but pledged to devote his life for good governance and prosperous nation.

Prime Minister unveiled PUSHP - the five pillars to create a Viksit Bharat. 

P - Progressive India
U - Unstoppable India
S - Spiritual India
H - Humanity First
P - Prosperous India

PM Modi said President Joe Biden invited him to his home, which was an honour for 140 crore Indians. "India and America are together in festival of democracy," he said in New York.

"You might have come seven seas apart, but no sea has that much depth that it can distance you from India. What Ma Bharati has taught us, we can never forget that," said PM Modi in an address to the Indian diaspora in New York.

PM Modi asserted that Artificial Intelligence is the future of the world and said AI represented 'American Indian' spirit.

PM Narendra Modi recalled the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup held in the US and Barbados earlier this year and appreciated the performance of the American and Indian cricket teams.

PM Modi applauded the contributions of the Indian diaspora in the US in connecting both countries. He said understanding diversity and living in diversity "is in our blood and culture'.

Lauding the role of the Indian diaspora, PM Modi said all Indians living in America are biggest 'brand' ambassadors.

PM Modi said he visited 29 US states as a BJP worker before he become the CM of Gujarat or held any other public office.

PM Modi is addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, and he began his address by saying that the Indian 'namaste' has become multinational.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian diaspora at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York amid chants of 'Modi, Modi', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Har Ghar Tiranga' song. 

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Sunday (local time) that he is thrilled to see the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) countries coming together to announce new initiatives, adding that he is looking forward to the QUAD Leaders Summit in India, taking place in 2025.

At Nassau Coliseum in New York, Long Island to attend PM Modi's address, an Indian diaspora member dressed as Goddess Yellamma Devi says, "...I am so proud to be an Indian and I am very happy to be here. Wherever we go, we should be proud of our country."

Indian chef and restaurateur, Vikas Khanna said, "When a leader of your country comes, it's our job, our duty to honour and respect him. It is important as the leaders don't represent a party, but the country. They represent our family, our heritage our ancestors. Anyone residing outside the country represents one's culture."

The 'Modi and US' programme is a historic event taking place at the Nassau Coliseum in New York as 15,000 members of the Indian diaspora gather from 42 different states to welcome the Indian PM. Artists from different groups are preparing to showcase traditional music for the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Indian diaspora event 'Modi and US' at New York's Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale shortly.

US President Joe Biden welcomed the progress made towards India sealing procurement of 31 long-endurance MQ-9B armed drones from American defence major General Atomics, as he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to boost reciprocal supply of military hardware between the two sides. The US President hosted Modi at his personal home in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday and the two leaders held wide-ranging talks covering various key aspects of India-US ties including ways to further ramp up bilateral defence and military partnership. A joint fact-sheet on Modi-Biden talks said the two leaders recognised the remarkable progress achieved under the US-India defence industrial cooperation roadmap, including ongoing collaboration to advance priority co-production arrangements for jet engines, munitions, and ground mobility systems.

Pashmina shawls traditionally come packed in papier mâché boxes from J&K. These boxes are handmade using a mixture of paper pulp, glue, and other natural materials. Each box is a unique work of art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "Quad is here to stay, to assist, to partner and compliment the efforts of the Indo-Pacific countries... India will be hosting the Quad summit in 2025."

"After programmes in Delaware, landed in New York. Eager to be among the diaspora at the community programme in the city and to take part in other programmes," PM Modi tweeted.

"In the plurilateral meetings today, PM Modi underlined India's approach to cooperation, contact and engagement for growth with a variety of partners in the Indo-Pacific. It was striking to hear the other Quad leaders acknowledge India's actions," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said at a briefing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the hotel in New York where he will stay and met the members of the Indian diaspora and artists performing.

"PM Narendra Modi arrives in New York, the second leg of his 3-day visit to the USA. PM will address the UN Summit of the Future, interact with the community and attend other programs," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal tweeted.

PM Modi's response came on Joe Biden's X post.

During this visit of PM Narendra Modi to the US, 297 antiquities smuggled out of the country were handed over to India. This takes the total number of antiquities recovered by India since 2014 to 640. The total number of antiquities returned from the USA alone will be 578.

PM Modi will be attending the Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the United Nations in New York. Along with that, he will hold some key bilateral meetings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden shared a hug as PM Modi left the venue of the Quad Summit, in Wilmington. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the QUAD Summit.  

After the Quad Summit in Delaware on Saturday, the four countries said that the US Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard, Australian Border Force, and Indian Coast Guard, plan to launch a first-ever Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission in 2025, to improve interoperability and advance maritime safety, and continuing with further missions in future years across the Indo-Pacific.

"We are seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas. We continue to express our serious concern about the militarisation of disputed features, and coercive and intimidating maneuvers in the South China Sea. We condemn the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels, including the increasing use of dangerous maneuvers," read the Quad leaders' joint statement.

The joint statement also included a pledge by the four countries towards reforming the UN Security Council and recognising the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable through expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories of membership. It stressed on partnership from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

The joint statement issued by Quad leaders also unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. "We are committed to international cooperation and will work with our regional partners in a comprehensive and sustained manner to strengthen their capability to prevent, detect and respond to threats posed by terrorism and violent extremism, including threats posed by the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, consistent with international law" it read.

The Quad leaders in a joint statement expressed concern over the ongoing war in Ukraine which entailed terrible and tragic humanitarian consequences and reiterated the need for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in line with international law, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

In the joint statement, the Quad leaders condemned North Korea’s destabilising ballistic missile launches and its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions. It urged Pyongyang to abide by all its obligations under the UNSCRs, refrain from further provocations and engage in substantive dialogue.

The leaders of the Quad Summit announced the launch of a Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network pilot project, to pursue shared airlift capacity among our nations and leverage our collective logistics strengths, in order to support civilian response to natural disasters more rapidly and efficiently across the Indo-Pacific region.

The Quad leaders - the US, India, Japan and Australia - announced a new regional Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI), to "enable our partners in the region to maximize tools provided through IPMDA and other Quad partner initiatives, to monitor and secure their waters, enforce their laws, and deter unlawful behaviour".

After talks between India, the US, Australia and Japan at th Quad Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, the leaders released a joint statement. 

The Quad countries reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient. "Anchored by shared values, we seek to uphold the international order based on the rule of law. Together we represent nearly two billion people and over one-third of global gross domestic product," it said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the QUAD Summit.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Saturday (local time) announced an expansion of his fundamental commitment to the elimination partnership in the Indo-Pacific for cervical cancer, in collaboration with the US, India and Japan. "Australia is on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer," he said.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the country has offered support such as the deployment of equipment and technical cooperation, or support through international organizations and initiatives to boost efforts against cancer in the Indo-Pacific region. "We are also collaborating with research institutions working on cancers in the United States, Australia, and India," he said.

US President Joe Biden announced that all Quad member-states - US, India, Japan and Australia - will commit over $150 million for HPV screening and therapeutics. "Every year, 150,000 women die from cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific. We can't and will not let that continue," he said at the Quad Leaders' Cancer Moonshot event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted at the Quad Leaders' Cancer Moonshot event that India will cooperate with its allies in radiotherapy treatment and capacity building in cancer treatment. "I am happy that India will contribute 40 million vaccine doses for Indo-Pacific countries under GAVI and QUAD initiatives. These 40 million vaccine doses will become a ray of hope in the lives of crores of people," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has also developed its own vaccine for cervical cancer and new treatment protocols are also being introduced with the help of Artificial Intelligence. He also announced the support of sampling kits, detection kits and vaccines worth $7.5 million.

"India is ready to share its experience and expertise. Today, many experts from India working in cancer care have joined us in this event. India's vision is One Earth One Health. I announce the support of sampling kits, detection kits and vaccines worth $7.5 million," he said at the Quad Leaders' Cancer Moonshot event .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Quad Leaders' Cancer Moonshot event, said India is running the world's largest health insurance scheme and special centres have also been set up to make medicines available to everyone at an affordable cost. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the Quad leaders have decided to jointly tackle challenges like cervical cancer. "In cancer care, collaboration is essential for cure. An integrated approach of prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment is necessary to reduce the burden of cancer. A very cost-effective cervical cancer screening program is underway in India at a mass scale," he said.

Quad leaders PM Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrived for the Cancer Moonshot event.

US President Joe Biden told Indo-Pacific allies on Saturday that he believes China's increasing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing.

Quad leaders on Saturday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for its leadership role in the Indian Ocean, news agency ANI reported citing sources

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida lauded PM Modi and extended support to his his initiative for organising Voice of Global South Summits. Australian PM Anthony Albanese says that India is the predominant power in the Indian Ocean under Modi. US President Joe Biden said the US has things to learn from India’s experience and leadership in the Indian Ocean, the sources said.

US President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) gestured towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi when asked about whether the Quad will survive beyond the US elections in November. "Way beyond November," said Biden while putting his hand on the shoulder of PM Modi.

US President Joe Biden commended Prime Minister Modi for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in decades, and for his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector, and on the importance of international law, including the UN charter.  The Leaders reaffirmed their support for the freedom of navigation and the protection of commerce, including critical maritime routes in the Middle East where India will assume co-lead in 2025 of the Combined Task Force 150 to work with Combined Maritime Forces to secure sea lanes in the Arabian Sea, according to White House.

The United States and India intend to elevate and expand bilateral technical, financial, and policy support to expand complementary US and Indian manufacturing capacity for clean energy technologies and components and lay the groundwork for enhanced cooperation in third countries, with a focus on partnerships in Africa, said the White House.

To launch this partnership, the United States and India are working to unlock $1 billion in new multilateral finance through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for projects that include catalyzing India’s domestic clean energy supply chain buildout.

US President Biden shared with Prime Minister Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India’s important voice, including permanent membership for India in a reformed UN Security Council. The Leaders voiced their view that a closer US-India partnership is vital to the success of efforts to build a cleaner, inclusive, more secure, and more prosperous future for the planet, according to the White House.

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed that the US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is decisively delivering on an ambitious agenda that serves the global good, said the White House in a statement. The Leaders affirmed that the U.S.-India partnership must be anchored in upholding democracy, freedom, the rule of law, human rights, pluralism, and equal opportunities for all as our countries strive to become more perfect unions and meet our shared destiny, it added.

Leaders of the Quad - US, India, Australia and Japan - convene in Delaware

US President Joe Biden hosted the Quad Leaders' Summit 2024 in his hometown.

US President Joe Biden, PM Modi, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese leader Fumio Kishida at the Quad Summit in Delaware

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted by US President Joe Biden at his home in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, where the Indian leader conveyed his appreciation for the unparalleled contributions made by President Biden in giving impetus to the India-US partnership, according to an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.

He also emphasised that India and the USA today enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership that covers all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, the convergence of interests and vibrant people-to-people ties. The two leaders discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and exchanged views on global and regional issues including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. 

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Quad summit in Delaware could not have been better suited for his last foreign visit as PM. "The security environment surrounding ourselves is becoming increasingly severe and a free and open international order based on the rule of law is under threat. Under this backdrop, it is ever more important for us, the Quad, who share values such as freedom and democracy, to continue to demonstrate our firm commitment to our common vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific to the international community," he said.

At the Quad Leaders' Summit, Australian PM Anthony Albanese said, "The Quad is about practical, meaningful outcomes in strategic areas, ranging from clean energy and dealing with the challenge, but also the opportunity that climate change represents. Health, security to critical and emerging technologies. Cyber resilience infrastructure, maritime security. And of course, counter-terrorism as well."

"Through the Quad our four countries collaborate and we coordinate on the issues facing our communities but the region as a whole. Through the Quad, we leverage our significant resources and expertise to contribute in meaningful ways to dealing with challenges facing countries in the region. We ensure that we assert the view that national sovereignty is important. That security and stability is something that we strive for, as well as shared prosperity in region," said Australian PM Anthony Albanese at the Quad Leaders' Summit.

This year's Quad summit was originally scheduled to be held in India, but the venue was shifted to the US after looking at the schedule of the four leaders. India is expected to host the next Quad Leaders' Summit. "We will be happy to organize the QUAD Leaders Summit in India in 2025," said PM Modi at the summit in Delaware.

At the Quad Leaders' Summit in Delaware, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region was the bloc's shared priority and commitment. "Together, we have taken many positive and inclusive initiatives in areas like health, security, critical, emerging technologies, climate change and capacity building. Our message is clear- the QUAD is here to stay, to assist, to partner and to complement," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the ongoing Quad meeting is taking place at a time when the world is surrounded by global conflicts. "In such a situation, the QUAD's working together on the basis of shared democratic values ​​is very important for the entire humanity. We are not against anyone. We all support rules-based international order, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and peaceful resolution of all issues," he added.

At the Quad Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "It gives me immense pleasure to participate at this QUAD Summit during my third term...Under your leadership, the first summit (QUAD) of 2021 was organised. In such a short time, we have expanded our cooperation in an unprecedented way in every direction. You have played a very important role in this. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your strong commitment and contribution to QUAD."

"We are democracies who know how to get things done. That's why within the first days of my presidency I reached out to each of you, your nations to propose that we elevate Quad, making it even more consequential," said US President Joe Biden at the Quad Leaders' Summit featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi asserted that the Quad Summit is not aimed against any country in particular and that it only seeks a rules-based international order and a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. "Quad is here to stay," he said.

PM Modi is speaking at the Quad Leaders' Summit now.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met other Quad leaders - US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida - at Wilmington ahead of the summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the venue of the Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. He will be joined by US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida. 

Taking to X, PM Modi said, "I thank President Biden for hosting me at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Our talks were extremely fruitful. We had the opportunity to discuss regional and global issues during the meeting."

PM Modi and US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks in Wilmington, Delaware today. In a special gesture, the meeting was hosted by President Biden at his residence. Discussions focused on ways to further deepen the India-United States bilateral partnership in areas of mutual interest. Leaders exchanged views on global and regional issues, including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond: MEA 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left US President Joe Biden's personal residence in Greenville, Delaware after the conclusion of the bilateral meeting.

The bilateral talks between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Modi have concluded in Delaware. During this meeting, President Biden described India-US relations as stronger than ever. They discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation along with several regional and global issues. Further details of the meeting are awaited.

"The United States' partnership with India is stronger, closer, and more dynamic than any time in history. Prime Minister Modi, each time we sit down, I'm struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation. Today was no different," said US President Joe Biden on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri for the meeting with President Biden.

The US side includes Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.

PM Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden at his house in Delaware.

PM Modi with US President Joe Biden at his house in Greenville, Delaware.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by US President Joe Biden as he arrived at Greenville, Delaware.

Bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and  US President Joe Biden has commenced at Greenville, Delaware.

The Prime Minister said that his meeting with President Biden will allow the two countries to review and identify new pathways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Greenville, Delaware for bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden.

The leaders are also expected to deliberate on health security, climate change, emerging technologies, infrastructure, connectivity, counterterrorism and humanitarian assistance. A top White House official said the summit will feature ambitious announcements in multiple areas such as maritime security, high-quality infrastructure and more.

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The leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan will announce the expansion of Quad maritime monitoring initiative to Indian Ocean at high-level summit today, a senior US official told Reuters.

The Indian Diaspora members who performed traditional 'Garba' while welcoming PM Modi sang the folk song Dholida in US' Delaware.

PM Modi witnesses 'Garba' performed by members of the Indian diaspora in Hotel duPont, Wilmington, Delaware.

PM Narendra Modi signed a book on the Gupta Empire as he arrived in the US on Saturday. "This is a detailed book on the Gupta Empire. PM Modi had launched this in 2018. And today, he has signed the second edition...," says a member of the Indian diaspora.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 'Modi and US' diaspora event at Long Island, New York, at 9:30 pm (Indian time) on Sunday. "The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It’s always a delight to interact with them," he said on X.

"An energetic welcome in Philadelphia! Our diaspora’s blessings are greatly cherished," PM Modi said on X as he arrived in the US for a three-day trip.

"Landed in Philadelphia. Today’s programme will be focused on the Quad Summit and the bilateral meeting with @POTUS @JoeBiden. I am sure the discussions throughout the day will contribute to making our planet better and addressing key global challenges," said PM Modi on X.

PM Narendra Modi arrived at Hotel duPont, Wilmington, Delaware, meets members of the Indian diaspora gathered to welcome him.

PM Modi arrives in Philadelphia to begin his US visit.

PM Modi greets officials at the Philadelphia International Airport as he begins his US visit.

PM Modi interacts with the Indian diaspora in Philadelphia.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with the members of the Indian diaspora outside Philadelphia airport.

Taking to X, US President Joe Biden said he will welcome PM Narendra Modi as well as leaders from Australia and Japan for the Quad Leaders' Summit later today. "These leaders aren't just essential to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific – they're friends of mine and friends of our nation," he said.

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Philadelphia as he begins his three-day visit to the United States

Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders on the margins of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN General Assembly in New York.

PM Modi will attend the Quad Leaders' Summit in US President Joe Biden's hometown of Delaware later today.

PM Modi arrives in the US, to participate in President Biden-hosted Quad Leaders' summit and to address an event at the United Nations General Assembly.

Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain on Saturday said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will not be meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, according to media reports.

Ahead of PM Modi's arrival in the US, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said President Joe Biden will hear about the Indian leader's historic trip to Ukraine and they will speak about China's actions in the South China Sea. "India should step up and support the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and that every country everywhere should refrain from supplying inputs to Russia's war machine for it to be able to continue to prosecute this brutal war," he added.

Earlier this week, former US President Donald Trump, who is in the race for White House again this November, claimed that PM Modi would meet him during his three-day visit to the country. However, the Ministry of External Affairs did not specify if the meeting is scheduled as yet.

September 21: He will begin the US visit with participation in the Quad Summit with leaders of the US, Australia, and Japan.

September 22: PM Modi will address a gathering of the Indian community on 22 September in New York. He will also interact with the CEOs of leading US-based companies to foster greater collaborations between the two countries in the cutting-edge areas of AI, quantum computing, semiconductors and biotechnology. He is also expected to interact with thought leaders and other stakeholders active in the India-US bilateral landscape.

September 23: The Prime Minister will address the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The theme of the Summit is ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’. On the sidelines of the Summit, Prime Minister would be holding bilateral meetings with several world leaders and discuss issues of mutual interest.

US President Joe Biden and PM Narendra Modi will discuss Ukraine and China during their bilateral meeting, Reuters reported quoting US NSA Jake Sullivan.

The Prime Minister, before departing for the important US visit, said that the Quad Summit has emerged as a platform to work for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. "Today, I am embarking on a three day visit to the United States of America to participate in the Quad Summit being hosted by President Biden in his hometown Wilmington and to address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York. I look forward to 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 like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to land shortly in Philadelphia International Airport to begin his three-day visit.