PM Modi's U.S. Visit: Strengthening Quad Alliance And Global Health Initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day trip to the United States underscores the growing importance of the Quad alliance amid global tensions and conflicts. At the 4th Quad Summit, Modi met with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, and U.S. President Joe Biden to reaffirm their shared commitment to a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Leaders praised Modi’s leadership, with Biden acknowledging India's expertise, and PM Kishida supporting Modi’s "Voice of the Global South" initiative. PM Albanese highlighted India's dominant role in the Indian Ocean. Modi also held bilateral talks with Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, focusing on deepening India-US ties and discussing global issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During the Quad Cancer Moonshot event, Modi announced a $7.5 million support package for cervical cancer detection and vaccination, strengthening India’s contributions to global health. Modi’s visit, his first since taking office for a third term, saw significant diplomatic engagements, including vibrant interactions with the Indian diaspora, reinforcing India’s strategic importance in the global arena. Biden also commended Modi as India prepares to host the next Quad Summit, marking a new chapter in the evolving partnership between these leading democracies.