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Introduction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the United States for three days, and during his trip, he had many important meetings that focused on three main things: working with other countries, business, and global issues.
Day 1: Meetings with U.S. President and the Quad Summit
On his first day, Modi attended a meeting of the Quad—a group of four countries: the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia. He also had private talks with U.S. President Joe Biden.
The Quad meeting was more significant than expected because two of its leaders (Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida) are soon leaving office. In the joint statement from the meeting, the group strongly criticized China for its aggressive actions in the South China Sea and spoke against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing the need to respect all countries’ borders.
The Quad also announced new projects, like a 2025 “Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission” to monitor the Indo-Pacific region, and a training initiative called MAITRI. However, India is still cautious about joining military actions in the Pacific Ocean, and it’s unclear if this will change when India takes over the Quad leadership next year.
There was also a focus on a global health initiative to fight cancer, learning from past efforts like the Quad’s vaccine program during COVID-19.
Day 2: Business and the Indian Diaspora
On the second day, Modi was in New York, meeting with American business leaders and members of the Indian community living in the U.S. He highlighted that India is now a “strong voice” for the Global South (countries that are developing and often face different challenges from richer countries) and is working to represent their concerns, especially when it comes to global conflicts.
Day 3: United Nations and Talks with Ukraine
On the last day, Modi went to the United Nations (UN) and had more bilateral meetings, including one with Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Since there has been speculation that India might help with peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, this meeting was closely watched. While no concrete peace plans were discussed, they did talk about the possibility of a second peace summit.
At a UN event called the “Summit of the Future,” Modi made a point about the importance of cooperation and unity, saying the future of humanity depends on our “collective strength” and not on fighting wars.
India-U.S. Relations and Tensions
While Modi and Biden announced progress in strategic areas like military cooperation (including plans for India to acquire predator drones and work on semiconductor technology), there were some unspoken tensions. One issue is the Pannun case—a legal matter involving a Sikh activist who has been critical of India. This issue has led to some unease between the two countries, as the U.S. has allowed activists to campaign against India on this matter.
What Happens Next?
Overall, Modi’s visit to the U.S. was productive, but there are challenges ahead. India will need to live up to its promises, both in terms of global leadership and the initiatives discussed. The next few months will be important to see how India manages these new commitments and whether tensions, like the Pannun case, will affect future relations.
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