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Quad Leaders Discussed Afghanistan Situation, Challenges in Indo-Pacific | Highlights

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Published date india.com Updated: September 25, 2021 5:28 AM IST
Quad Leaders Discussed Afghanistan Situation, Challenges in Indo-Pacific | Highlights
Quad Leaders' Summit

PM Modi’s US visit 2021: In a bid to ensure peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific and the world, India, Australia, Japan and the US pledged to work together and announced a slew of new initiatives to take on common challenges, amidst muscle flexing by an assertive China in the strategic region. In his short address at the Quad summit 2021, PM Modi exuded confidence that this cooperation by the four democracies will ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world. PM Modi’s US visit will conclude on September 25 with an address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues.

Live Updates

  • Sep 25, 2021 5:27 AM IST

    India will be using its right of reply in response to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan’s references on Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during his UNGA speech.

  • Sep 25, 2021 4:53 AM IST

  • Sep 25, 2021 4:53 AM IST

    “This morning, I hosted Prime Minister Modi at the White House as we launch a new chapter in the history of U.S.-India ties. Our two nations are the largest democracies in the world, and we’re committed to taking on the toughest challenges we face — together”, tweeted President Biden.

  • Sep 25, 2021 4:27 AM IST

  • Sep 25, 2021 4:26 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for New York, where he is scheduled to address at the 76th session of UNGA

  • Sep 25, 2021 4:15 AM IST

    PM Narendra Modi proposed a common international travelling protocol involving mutual recognition of the COVID19 (vaccination) certificate. It was well-received by all Quad leaders, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  • Sep 25, 2021 4:15 AM IST

    PM Modi invited President Joe Biden to visit India. President Biden noted with thanks & appreciation. We certainly look forward to the visit of the US President at the earliest & mutual convenience, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  • Sep 25, 2021 3:41 AM IST

    There was an appreciation of our presidency of the UN Security Council, especially on the Afghanistan issue. President Joe Biden was very specific in stating that he felt India should have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  • Sep 25, 2021 3:40 AM IST

    PM Modi highlighted issue of getting access for Indian professionals to US&mentioned H1B visa. It’ll be looked into.There was strong emphasis on trade&economic relations.The leaders felt to ask their concerned ministers to see how to impart greater dynamism:Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  • Sep 25, 2021 3:40 AM IST

    At Quad’s request, PM Modi said India would make available 8 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, manufactured in India by Biological E. This would be ready by October end & compatible with our decision to resume vaccine export:Foreign Secy Harsh Vardhan Shringla

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