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Aussie PM looks forward to "good friend" PM Modi hosting Quad

Albanese during his speech at the Quad Leaders' Summit opening remarks said, "Can I also say how much I'm looking forward to my good friend Prime Minister Modi hosting next year's Quad Leaders' Summit in India."

2024-09-22T10:33:38.003802+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Quad leaders announce MoUs, schemes

This year, the Quad announced executing tangible projects that benefit partner countries across the Indo-Pacific--including in the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean Region.

2024-09-22T10:03:25.498505+00:00 IST

"Strong India-Japan ties great for global prosperity": PM Modi

Foreign Secretary Vikram said that the leaders agreed that as next year would be the 10th anniversary of India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, it should be marked appropriately.

2024-09-22T09:09:36.327643+00:00 IST

India fully supports 'Quad Cancer Moonshot' to fight cancer: PM

"India fully supports this initiative. Let's collectively work to strengthen the fight against cancer!" said PMModi

2024-09-22T08:43:09.745546+00:00 IST

PM gifts antique silver train model to Biden, shawl to Jill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden with gifts reflecting India's rich cultural heritage. President Biden received an antique silver hand-engraved train model with 'Delhi-Delaware' inscribed on the sides of the main carriage. First Lady Jill Biden was gifted a Pashmina Shawl in an intricately designed Papier Mache Box.

2024-09-22T07:20:31.995449+00:00 IST

"Exchange of views on Bangladesh" Foreign Secy on PM Modi's US v

"As I said, these discussions cover subjects that are in the region. They maybe of bilateral interest to one party or the other but they do have the significance beyond the region as well. And in this context, a number of situations came up for discussion. Bangladesh also figured in the discussions, and there was an exchange of views about the situation..." Misri said.

2024-09-22T07:13:48.413355+00:00 IST

"Minimising conflict", "leveraging democratic values": MEA

Addressing a special briefing on PM Modi's visit to the US, Misri said, "India's emphasis is on minimizing conflict and division, leveraging democratic values even as we pursued development objectives, and highlighting the role of technology and the digital revolution in ushering in good governance, essentially to turn the disruptive features of technology to good ends."

2024-09-22T06:44:26.389646+00:00 IST

PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to Indo-Pacific cooperation

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Quad summit in US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that prime minister emphasised India's commitment to cooperation, contact, and engagement for growth with various partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

2024-09-22T06:25:32.312246+00:00 IST

Eager to be among diaspora, says PM Modi in New York

In a post on X, PM Modi shared pictures of his meeting with members of the Indian diaspora and wrote, "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."

2024-09-22T05:06:48.948737+00:00 IST

India announces USD500,000 scholarship for Indo-Pacific students

In a significant move, India launched a new initiative to award fifty Quad scholarships, worth USD 500,000, to students from Indo-Pacific. This initiative will enable recipients to pursue a four-year undergraduate engineering programme at a Government of India-funded technical institution.

2024-09-22T05:01:26.038156+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in New York to attend Summit of the Future

The Prime Minister will chair some key bilateral meetings in New York during the visit

2024-09-22T03:43:57.823939+00:00 IST

Quad leaders express deep concerns over Ukraine war, Gaza crisis

The Quad leader affirmed support for adherence to international law and respect for principles of the UN Charter, including territorial integrity, sovereignty of all states, and peaceful resolution of disputes.

2024-09-22T03:13:10.389131+00:00 IST

Biden, Albanese express concerns over China

US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed their concerns over China's coercive and destabilising activities in the Indo-Pacific region during their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders' Summit 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday (local time).

2024-09-22T02:15:37.089037+00:00 IST

PM Modi leaves for New York after Quad Summit

The Prime Minister will chair some key bilateral meetings in New York during the visit.

2024-09-22T02:11:29.889448+00:00 IST

Quad countries more strategically aligned: Wilmington Declaration

Reaffirming their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient, Quad countries on Saturday announced Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific" (MAITRI) to enable Indo-Pacific partners to maximize tools provided through Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) and other initiatives.

2024-09-22T01:28:56.206254+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral meet with Australian PM Anthony Albanese

The two leadersreaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for mutual benefit as well as for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region.

2024-09-22T01:12:20.799548+00:00 IST

Quad leaders' express "serious concerns" about South China Sea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday met for the 4th in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and expressed serious concern about the coercive and intimidating manoeuvres in the South China Sea.

2024-09-22T01:01:58.755636+00:00 IST

'We will reform UN Security Council to make it more inclusuive'

"Together, with our global and regional partners, we continue to support international institutions and initiatives that underpin global peace, prosperity and sustainable development. We reiterate our unwavering support for the UN Charter and the three pillars of the UN system," the joint declaration read.

2024-09-22T00:50:47.658395+00:00 IST

"The Quad is here to stay": US President Biden following summit

Following the conclusion of the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) leader's summit 2024 on Saturday (local time), US President Joe Biden expressed his confidence in the dialogue and said that despite challenges and changing worlds, the "QUAD is here to stay."

2024-09-22T00:39:09.951418+00:00 IST

Japan PM at Quad leaders' Cancer Moonshot event

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that Japan has supported the deployment of medical equipment and facilities, and also offered technical cooperation.

2024-09-22T00:18:40.306616+00:00 IST