Coming together of Quad leaders important for humanity: PM Modi at Quad Leaders’ Summit
| 2024-09-22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on September 21, 2024.
Quad here to stay, to assist, to partner and to complement efforts of Indo-Pacific countries, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday (September 21, 2024). Hosted by US President Joe Biden, the summit was also attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
In his address, Prime Minister Modi asserted that the coming together of Quad partners, with shared democratic ethos and values, was important for humanity at a time when the world is ridden with tensions and conflicts.
“Our meeting is taking place at a time when the world is surrounded by tensions and conflicts. In such a situation, it is crucial for the QUAD to unite around our shared democratic values for the greater good of humanity. We are not against anyone. We all support a rules-based international order, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the peaceful resolution of all issues,” Prime Minister Modi stated.
Pointing out that a free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific was a shared objective of the Quad partners, Prime Minister Modi underlined that the Quad was here to stay, to assist, to partner and to complement the efforts of Indo-Pacific countries. “We have collaboratively undertaken numerous positive and inclusive initiatives in areas such as Health, Security, Critical and Emerging Technologies, Climate Change, and Capacity Building. Our message is unequivocal: QUAD is here to stay, to assist, to partner, and to complement,” he said.
Reiterating that the Quad remains to be a "force for global good,” the Leaders made the following announcements to address the development priorities of the Indo-Pacific region and of the global community as a whole:
* "Quad Cancer Moonshot”, a groundbreaking partnership to save lives in the Indo-Pacific region by combating cervical cancer.
* "Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific” (MAITRI) to enable Indo-Pacific partners to maximize tools provided through IPMDA and other Quad initiatives.
* First-ever "Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission” in 2025 to improve interoperability and advance maritime safety.
* "Quad Ports of the Future Partnership” which will harness the Quad’s collective expertise to support sustainable and resilient port infrastructure development across the Indo-Pacific.
* "Quad Principles for Development and Deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure” in the region and beyond.
* A "Semiconductor Supply Chains Contingency Network Memorandum of Cooperation” to enhance resilience of Quad’s semiconductor supply chains.
* Collective Quad effort to boost energy efficiency, including deployment and manufacturing of high-efficiency affordable cooling systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
* India’s establishment of a space-based web portal for Mauritius, to support the concept of open science for space-based monitoring of extreme weather events and climate impact.
* A new sub-category under the Quad STEM Fellowship, announced by India, for students of the Indo-Pacific region to pursue a 4-year bachelor’s level engineering programme at a Government of India funded technical institute.
The Leaders welcomed the next hosting of the Quad Leaders’ Summit by India in 2025.
Over the past four years, Quad Leaders have met six times, including twice virtually. Quad Foreign Ministers have met eight times, most recently in Tokyo in July. Quad country representatives convene on a regular basis, at all levels, to consult one another, exchange ideas to advance shared priorities, and deliver benefits for partners across the Indo-Pacific region. All Quad governments have institutionalized the Quad at all levels and across a diverse array of departments and agencies.
In his address, Prime Minister Modi asserted that the coming together of Quad partners, with shared democratic ethos and values, was important for humanity at a time when the world is ridden with tensions and conflicts.
“Our meeting is taking place at a time when the world is surrounded by tensions and conflicts. In such a situation, it is crucial for the QUAD to unite around our shared democratic values for the greater good of humanity. We are not against anyone. We all support a rules-based international order, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the peaceful resolution of all issues,” Prime Minister Modi stated.
Pointing out that a free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific was a shared objective of the Quad partners, Prime Minister Modi underlined that the Quad was here to stay, to assist, to partner and to complement the efforts of Indo-Pacific countries. “We have collaboratively undertaken numerous positive and inclusive initiatives in areas such as Health, Security, Critical and Emerging Technologies, Climate Change, and Capacity Building. Our message is unequivocal: QUAD is here to stay, to assist, to partner, and to complement,” he said.
Reiterating that the Quad remains to be a "force for global good,” the Leaders made the following announcements to address the development priorities of the Indo-Pacific region and of the global community as a whole:
* "Quad Cancer Moonshot”, a groundbreaking partnership to save lives in the Indo-Pacific region by combating cervical cancer.
* "Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific” (MAITRI) to enable Indo-Pacific partners to maximize tools provided through IPMDA and other Quad initiatives.
* First-ever "Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission” in 2025 to improve interoperability and advance maritime safety.
* "Quad Ports of the Future Partnership” which will harness the Quad’s collective expertise to support sustainable and resilient port infrastructure development across the Indo-Pacific.
* "Quad Principles for Development and Deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure” in the region and beyond.
* A "Semiconductor Supply Chains Contingency Network Memorandum of Cooperation” to enhance resilience of Quad’s semiconductor supply chains.
* Collective Quad effort to boost energy efficiency, including deployment and manufacturing of high-efficiency affordable cooling systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
* India’s establishment of a space-based web portal for Mauritius, to support the concept of open science for space-based monitoring of extreme weather events and climate impact.
* A new sub-category under the Quad STEM Fellowship, announced by India, for students of the Indo-Pacific region to pursue a 4-year bachelor’s level engineering programme at a Government of India funded technical institute.
The Leaders welcomed the next hosting of the Quad Leaders’ Summit by India in 2025.
Over the past four years, Quad Leaders have met six times, including twice virtually. Quad Foreign Ministers have met eight times, most recently in Tokyo in July. Quad country representatives convene on a regular basis, at all levels, to consult one another, exchange ideas to advance shared priorities, and deliver benefits for partners across the Indo-Pacific region. All Quad governments have institutionalized the Quad at all levels and across a diverse array of departments and agencies.
US President Donald Trump imposes 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico from 1 August
US President Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico from 1 August, threatening higher taxes if retaliated. The EU and Mexico prepare countermeasures.
| 2025-07-13
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide
A US judge halts President Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship, granting nationwide protection for children born to non-citizens.
| 2025-07-11
Starlink Approved to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India
India has authorised Starlink to operate satellite broadband, marking a milestone in expanding internet connectivity with Elon Musk’s low Earth orbit network.
| 2025-07-10
Trump Warns Brazil of 50% Tariff Over Bolsonaro Trial and Digital Policies
Donald Trump has threatened Brazil with a 50% tariff from August, citing the trial of Jair Bolsonaro and alleged attacks on US tech firms.
| 2025-07-10
Trump Warns BRICS Nations Including India of 10% Tariff Over Dollar Challenge
Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on BRICS countries, claiming the bloc threatens the US dollar's status as the global standard currency.
| 2025-07-09