PM Narendra Modi leaves for US tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his visit to the United States would be an opportunity to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and strengthen ties with Japan and Australia.
In a statement just before leaving for the US, Modi said he would conclude his visit with an address at the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to tackle terrorism, climate change and other important global challenges. will be focused. issues.
“I will be visiting the USA from 22-25 September 2021 at the invitation of His Excellency President Joe Biden of the United States of America. During my visit, I will review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with President Biden and exchange views. on regional and global issues of mutual interest,” the Prime Minister said.
“I look forward to meeting Vice President Kamala Harris to explore opportunities for cooperation between our two countries, especially in the field of science and technology,” he said.
Modi said he would attend the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit along with President Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
He said the summit provides an opportunity to take stock of the results of the Quad Leaders’ virtual summit in March this year and to identify priorities for future activities based on our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region.
“I will also meet Prime Minister Morrison of Australia and Prime Minister Suga of Japan to take stock of the strong bilateral ties with their respective countries and to continue our fruitful exchanges on regional and global issues,” Modi said. could.”
In his departure statement, he said, “My visit to the US will be an opportunity to strengthen our comprehensive global strategic partnership with the United States, strengthen ties with our strategic partners Japan and Australia, and advance our cooperation on important global issues.” “
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