Narendra Modi live updates: ‘Our message is clear, Quad is here to stay,’ says PM

Narendra Modi live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three day visit to the United States, participated in the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) summit on Saturday (local time0. At the meeting the PM described the grouping as a "force of Global Good", and added that “it is here to stay, partner and contribute”.

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Narendra Modi live updates: Quad leaders appreciate PM Modi and India for its leadership role in the Indian Ocean. Japanese PM Kishida appreciates PM Modi and extends support to his initiative for organising Voice of Global South Summits. Australian PM Albanese says that India is the predominant power in the Indian Ocean under PM Modi. President Biden says that the US has things to learn from India’s experience and leadership in the Indian Ocean.

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Narendra Modi live updates: President Joe Biden told Indo-Pacific allies on Saturday that he believes China’s increasing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing.

Narendra Modi live updates: Free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific our priority, says PM Modi at Quad summit in Wilmington, US.

Narendra Modi live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Quad is not against anyone, but 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," Modi said in his opening remarks at the summit hosted by US President Joe Biden and also attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Narendra Modi live updates: "A special start to a significant visit. @POTUS @JoeBiden warmly received PM @narendramodi at his residence in Greenville, Delaware," the prime minister's office said in a post on X.

Narendra Modi live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the US, met US President Joe Biden on Saturday morning (local time). The two leaders are expected to discuss China and Russia in the bilateral meeting.

The meeting is taking place at the personal residence of President Biden. The US delegation is comprised of Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Eric Garcetti, Ambassador of the United States to India, while the Indian delegation consisted of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Ambassador of India to US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

Notably, this could be the last bilateral meeting between the two leaders, as Biden is in his last month of his presidency. The 2024 US Presidential Election is scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Narendra Modi live updates: Bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden begins at Greenville, Delaware.

Narendra Modi live updates: "It was totally magical, heavenly and the experience cannot be described. This is a historic and once in a lifetime opportunity and a visit," said a member of the Indian community.

Narendra Modi live updates: Indian diaspora members who performed traditional 'Garba' while welcoming PM Modi sing the folk song 'Dholida.'

Narendra Modi live updates: "The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It’s always a delight to interact with them. At around 9:30 PM India time on Sunday, 22nd September, I will address the Modi&US programme in New York City. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect our nations!" he tweets.

Narendra Modi live updates: “PM @narendramodi arrives in the historic city of Philadelphia. An action packed day with engagements in bilateral and Quad formats in Wilmington, Delaware lies ahead,” tweets MEA.

Narendra Modi live updates: PM Narendra Modi interacts with members of the Indian community at Philadelphia International Airport.

Narendra Modi live updates: “Today, I'll welcome Prime Ministers Albanese, Modi, and Kishida to my home: Delaware. These leaders aren't just essential to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific – they're friends of mine and friends of our nation. I look forward to all we'll accomplish in the Summit ahead,” tweets US President Joe Biden.

Narendra Modi live updates: PM Modi disembarks from Air India One at Philadelphia International Airport, begins his three-day US visit.

Narendra Modi live updates: Air India One carrying prime minister Narendra Modi arrives at Philadelphia International Airport.

Narendra Modi live updates: Members of the Indian diaspora from different cities in the US gather near Philadelphia International Airport to welcome PM Modi when he arrives.

Narendra Modi live updates: Ahead of PM Modi's arrival, Indian diaspora members in Delaware say they are 'so excited' he is visiting the US.

Narendra Modi live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a three-day visit to the United States on Saturday morning (local timing). During his visit, Modi will attend the Quad Leaders' Summit, participate in discussions at the United Nations, and engage in several high-level meetings.

PM Narendra Modi will begin his three-day visit on Saturday by participating in the Quad Leaders' Summit in US President Joe Biden’s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. According to the MEA, the leaders at the summit will review the group's progress over the past year and set the agenda for the year ahead to assist the countries of the Indo-Pacific region in meeting their development goals and aspirations. Dig deeper

Narendra Modi live updates: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in New York on September 22, where he will engage with members of the Indian diaspora. The large-scale event, titled "Modi & US," will take place at the Nassau Veterans Coliseum in Uniondale.

According to news agency ANI, the event is fully booked and sold out, with over 25,000 attendees registering for the 13,000 available seats. In the first 48 hours after registration opened, more than 500 community organizations from over 40 states signed on as “Welcome Partners.” Dig deeper

Narendra Modi live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the Quad as a vital platform for like-minded nations committed to promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific as he embarked on a three-day US visit. During the trip, Modi will participate in the Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and deliver an address at the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN General Assembly in New York.

In addition to attending the Quad summit, Modi will hold bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and other global leaders. He is also set to engage with the Indian diaspora at an event in Long Island and participate in a roundtable with CEOs of American companies specialising in advanced technologies like AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors.

Narendra Modi live updates: The leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are set to unveil new security initiatives for the Indian Ocean on Saturday, as outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the Quad leaders near his hometown of Wilmington. The Quad, formed due to shared concerns about China, includes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Biden, who considers the Quad a key foreign policy accomplishment, is hosting the meeting ahead of his departure from office after the U.S. presidential election on November 5. Senior Biden administration officials shared that the leaders would announce plans to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness, initially launched two years ago, to now cover the Indian Ocean region, according to Reuters.

Narendra Modi live updates: Biden selected his hometown of Wilmington to host a summit with leaders from Australia, India, and Japan – the last summit of his presidency following his withdrawal from the 2024 election against Donald Trump, during which he passed the Democratic campaign leadership to Kamala Harris.

Later, Biden will host an “intimate” dinner and a full four-way summit at his former high school in the city.

During their one-on-one meeting on Friday, Biden and Albanese “discussed their respective diplomacy with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and their shared concerns about the PRC's coercive and destabilizing activities,” the White House stated.

Narendra Modi live updates: Vinay Kumar, an Indian student from Hyderabad studying at Wilmington University, expressed that Indians in the US feel immense pride over PM Modi's visit to Delaware.

Speaking to ANI, he said, “I heard the news that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming here to our city and it gives an immense pride to all our Indians who are staying in the US. I have been in the US for the past year, and I have seen the growth of Mr. Modi as he became one of the global leaders. So, it really means a lot for all our Indians. And I hope our Indian community grows and all the global leaders support Modi as well.”

Aidan Mahoney described the school's campus as “beautiful,” noting that it is incredible to think that world leaders are meeting at Archmere.

Narendra Modi live updates: US lawmakers Ami Bera, Rob Wittman, Tammy Duckworth, and Pete Ricketts launched bipartisan House and Senate Quad Caucuses on Friday, just one day before the Quad Leaders' Summit in Delaware.

In a statement, US Representative Ami Bera announced the formation of these bipartisan caucuses. All four lawmakers are members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

The announcement coincides with the Quad Leaders' Summit, which is being hosted today by US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware.