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 UN 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 United States from September 22-25, 2021 at the invitation of His Excellency President Joe Biden of the United States. During my visit, I will review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and Exchange with President Biden. Mutual Interests of regional and global issues,” 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.
Quad Leaders Summit
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. The summit provides an opportunity to take stock of the results of the Quad leaders’ virtual summit in March. Identify priorities for this year and future engagements based on our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region, he said.
“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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