Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a successful three-day visit to the United States from September 21 to 23, 2024. His trip included participation in the 6th Quad Summit, the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations, bilateral meetings, and engagement with the Indian diaspora.
Hosted by President Joe Biden, the Quad Summit was attended by PM Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Key outcomes included:
- Quad Cancer Moonshot: Joe Biden announced a cancer prevention initiative, starting with cervical cancer. India pledged $7.5 million to support the program.
- MAITRI (Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific): India will host the first MAITRI workshop to enhance maritime security.
- Quad Ports of the Future Partnership: Aimed at developing sustainable ports in the Indo-Pacific, with the inaugural conference set for Mumbai in 2025.
- Clean Energy Commitment: India committed $2 million to solar projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.
- Coast Guard Cooperation: Launch of the first Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission in 2025.
