Quad a force for good, more strategically aligned than ever, says joint statement
The four-member Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, advocates upholding a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. China claims that the grouping aims to contain its rise
The pacts were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the US for the Quad Summit
It is learnt that the price negotiations for the procurement have been sealed and both sides are likely to formally conclude the deal by next month
Prime Minister thanked President Biden profusely for hosting the summit for his leadership of the Quad in recent times and for his commitment to strengthen the Quad as a force for global good
The agreements would help facilitate development, access, and deployment of clean energy and climate-friendly technologies; catalyse investment and strengthen measures for anti-corruption
Earlier, US President Joe Biden, during his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, affirmed support for initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice
The Quad leaders added that they recommit to working in partnership with Pacific island countries to achieve shared aspirations and address shared challenges
Prime Minister Modi also announced that India will cooperate in radiotherapy treatment and capacity building and will contribute 40 million vaccine doses
Modi and Albanese reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen bilateral ties, with the Indian leader saying that he cherishes the time-tested friendship with Australia
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Prime Minister Modi is in the US on a three-day visit
Biden added that he continues to believe intense competition requires intense diplomacy
The two leaders, who met on the margins of the Quad summit here, discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and exchanged views on global and regional issues
The Quad Leaders' Summit this year was earlier supposed to be held in India, but US President Joe Biden was keen to hold the event in his hometown
PM will also join an Indian diaspora event at Long Island and participate in round table with CEOs of American firms working on cutting-edge technologies like AI, quantum computing and semiconductors
PM Modi has embarked on a three-day trip to the US for the Quad, joining leaders from the US, Japan, and Australia. He will hold key talks with Joe Biden, and address the UN in New York
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PM Modi will take part in the sixth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, which is being hosted by US President
Quad leaders seek to discuss major initiatives on infrastructure, maritime security, public-private partnership among others