“Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Indian expatriates at Nassau Coliseum in New York”. Addressing the Indian diaspora PM Modi says, now even ‘Namaste’ has become multinational, local se global ho gya hai, and you have all contributed to this. Every Indian who keeps India in their heart has made this happen. PM Modi stated, “Bharat Mata ki Jai” on American soil. He mentioned that even when he was not in any official position, he had visited around 29 states in America. he said that “I have always understood the capabilities of the Indian diaspora. I understood it even when I held no official position…For me, you all have been strong brand ambassadors of India. This is why I call you ‘Rashtradoot’…”
According to information, At the Quad leaders summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and Australian PM Anthony Albanese, pledged to collaborate with US President Joe Biden to initiate training for doctors in the Indo-Pacific region aimed at improving cervical cancer screening. This commitment comes in light of President Biden’s emphasis on the urgency of screening and vaccination efforts, as cervical cancer claims the lives of approximately 150,000 women in the region.
During his three-day visit, which included the Quad summit, PM Modi engaged in bilateral meetings with President Biden and PM Kishida, marking this summit as the final one for both leaders in their current roles.
In his opening remarks, PM Modi stated that the Quad is not positioned against any nation but rather advocates for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty. “Our message is clear—Quad is here to stay, to assist, to partner, and to complement,” he affirmed, expressing a desire to host the next summit in India.
The summit, part of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also addressed concerns related to China and activities in the South China Sea.
The leaders issued a joint statement, the Wilmington Declaration, highlighting their commitment to uphold an international order founded on the rule of law. “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 GDP. We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient,” the declaration stated.
Following the summit, PM Modi gifted President Biden a silver-antique train model and presented First Lady Jill Biden with a pashmina shawl, symbolizing the continued friendship and collaboration between the nations.
