Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared highlights of his visit to the United States, saying it has been “fruitful”, covered diverse programmes and focused on a series of subjects aimed at making the planet better.
The Prime Minister shared a brief video of his engagements, from the Quad Summit to series of bilateral meetings including with US President Joe Biden. He also shared highlights of his address to the Indian diaspora, interaction with important American business leaders and address at the Summit of the Future in the United Nations.
“This has been a fruitful USA visit, covering diverse programmes and focusing on a series of subjects aimed at making our planet better. Here are the highlights,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
Quad Summit in Delaware
One of the key highlights of the visit was the Quad Summit, hosted by US President Joe Biden in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. PM Modi recounted the personal touch of the meeting, mentioning Biden’s gesture of taking him to his home. “His affinity and warmth was a heart-touching moment for me,” PM Modi shared, as the video showed the two leaders warmly greeting each other.
The Quad Summit, which saw participation from Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, along with PM Modi and Biden, was another pivotal event. Reflecting on the meeting, PM Modi expressed his satisfaction in taking part at the beginning of his third term. When asked whether the Quad would continue beyond the US elections in November, Biden’s response, “way beyond November,” accompanied by a warm gesture towards PM Modi, highlighted the ongoing commitment to the alliance. India is set to host the next Quad Summit.
During the summit, PM Modi reiterated the Quad’s mission, stating, “Our message is unequivocal: QUAD is here to stay, to assist, to partner, and to complement.” He also announced India’s contribution of $7.5 million under the Quad Moonshot Initiative, aimed at supporting health measures through sampling kits, detection kits, and vaccines. “India’s vision is ‘One Earth, One Health,’” he said.
Engagement with Indian Diaspora and Business Leaders
The video also captured moments from PM Modi’s interaction with the Indian diaspora, with attendees enthusiastically cheering and waving as he spoke.
In meetings with key American business leaders, PM Modi outlined the “golden opportunity” that India presents. Business leaders echoed this sentiment. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, praised PM Modi’s focus on using Artificial Intelligence to benefit the Indian population. “The Prime Minister wants to make sure that ultimately AI is there to benefit the people of India,” Pichai said.
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, said, “This is India’s moment, we have to seize the opportunity,” while Enrique Lores, CEO of HP Inc., shared plans to expand manufacturing in India, pointing to the country’s growing potential in both technology and production. Eli Lilly’s CEO David A. Ricks also noted India’s rise as an economic power and its expanding research base.
Accenture’s CEO Julie Sweet expressed excitement about the company’s plans to grow operations in India, while Biogen’s CEO Chris Viehbacher commended Modi’s vision of placing India at the forefront of technological progress in the 21st century.
Holtec International CEO Kris Singh remarked on PM Modi’s focus on energy independence through clean energy initiatives, calling the Prime Minister “a very bright man.”
Bilateral Meetings and UN Address
The video also featured visuals of PM Modi’s meetings with various global leaders, including Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida, Australian Prime Minister Albanese, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas, Vietnam’s State President To Lam, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
At the UN Summit of the Future, PM Modi called for urgent reform of global governance institutions, including the UN Security Council. He stressed that global action must align with global ambitions.
Prime Minister Modi’s three-day visit to the United States, which began on September 21, covered a wide range of discussions and initiatives aimed at fostering global collaboration.
(ANI)