New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going on a visit to America from 21 to 23 September. PM Modi will attend the Quad Summit 2024 there. During this, PM Modi is also scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. This is the fifth edition of the Quad. This summit will be held in Delaware, USA. Delaware is the hometown of US President Joe Biden. This is the most important stop of PM Modi’s US tour. During his US visit, many agreements will also be signed between PM Modi and Joe Biden. At the same time, an important initiative to combat cancer can also be started.
Let’s know what is Quad? Why did it come into existence? How important is India’s role in Quad? What is the significance of PM Modi’s visit:-
What is Quad?
The word Quad is short for QUADRILATERAL. As the name suggests, it includes four countries. The ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ includes India, America, Australia and Japan. It was formed in 2007, but it could not come into effect after Australia came out of it. After this, it was activated again in 2017.
What is the purpose of Quad?
The purpose of this organization is to stop the growing dominance of China in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad gives India a platform to participate in joint naval exercises and operations with the US, Japan and Australia. This increases both the efficiency and capability of the Indian Navy. Along with this, maritime power can be increased by mutual coordination of the navies. Since China has been constantly opposing the QUAD. Therefore, it is also believed that the Quad is a means to respond to China. Because of the QUAD, India is becoming able to respond to maritime challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
QUAD focuses not only on security but also on other global issues ranging from economic to cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, climate change, pandemic and education.
How many Quad summits have taken place so far?
After becoming reactive in 2017, Quad has had 4 summits so far. The first leaders meeting of Quad was held on 12 March 2021. This was a virtual meeting. US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga participated in it. The second meeting was held on 24 September 2021 in Washington DC, USA. These four leaders also participated in this meeting. The third meeting of Quad was held on 24 May 2022 in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Japan’s new PM Fumio Kishida attended this meeting along with the other three leaders. The fourth meeting was held in Japan itself on 19 May 2023. The fifth meeting of Quad is being held in America from 21 to 23 September 2024. While the fifth meeting is proposed in Delhi in 2025.
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Why is QUAD important for India?
It is believed that QUAD strategically counters China’s economic and military rise. Therefore, this alliance becomes very important for India. International affairs experts believe that China has had a border dispute with India for a long time. In such a situation, if its aggression on the border increases, then India can take help from other countries of QUAD to stop this communist country. India can curb the trickery of China by increasing its stature in the QUAD.
Why does China oppose Quad?
China has been opposing QUAD from the very beginning, as it sees it as a strategy to stop its global rise. The Chinese Foreign Ministry alleges that QUAD is working to harm its interests. On many occasions, China has even called QUAD an Asian NATO. China fears that if India forms an alliance with other superpowers, it could create a big problem for it in the future.
What is the agenda of Quad Summit 2024?
-There will be an attempt to find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine-Gaza war.
-There will be discussion on addressing the concerns of the ‘Global South’.
-An important initiative can be initiated to combat cancer.
-To have a bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden.
There will be at least two important agreements
-The first agreement will be on Indo Pacific Economic Structure.
-The second agreement will be on India-America Drug Framework.
Schedule of PM Modi’s US visit
21 September
-PM Modi will leave from Delhi.
-He will be welcomed at Philadelphia Airport.
-There will be a bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden.
-Will participate in QUAD Summit.
– After this we will leave for New York.
22 September
-The Nassau Collegium will meet.
-PM Modi will address the NRIs.
-He will also meet top American CEOs.
23 September
-PM Modi will participate in the Summit of the Future.
-Will leave for India.
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What is the significance of PM Modi’s visit?
-Among the four major countries of the world participating in the QUAD Summit, the Prime Minister of India is the only leader who has met the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia, who have become sworn enemies in the war, in their country.
-In one to one talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have appealed to end the war. Prime Minister Modi visited Russia in July and then Ukraine in August. In such a situation, it is expected that PM Modi can once again take the initiative of peace in the Quad Summit.
-India has been continuously saying that it is trying to end the war between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas and establish peace. Now an important discussion can also take place on this in the Quad Summit.
-After the successful visit to these two countries, PM Modi is going to meet the heads of the Quad for the first time. In such a situation, a lot is expected to be achieved in the economic and strategic field.
-While in New York on September 22, Prime Minister Modi will also address a gathering of the Indian community. The diaspora event ‘Modi and US Progress Together’ will be held in Uniondale, a suburb of New York. More than 25,000 people have applied for tickets for this event.
-Prime Minister Modi will address the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23. Its theme this time is ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’.
-During his US visit and participation in the Quad Summit, PM Modi will interact with CEOs of leading US companies to promote greater cooperation between the two countries in cutting-edge areas such as AI, quantum computing, semiconductors and biotechnology.
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What benefits did India get from Quad?
-India has gained many benefits from the Quad. Our maritime power has increased in the Indian Ocean. The conditions for reducing economic dependence on China have strengthened.
-The Quad is also an important platform to enhance India’s economic resilience and support its industries. India’s presence in the Quad counts as a major player in regional geopolitics.
-This creates conditions for India to connect more effectively with Southeast Asian countries and regional partners.
A look at the US visits of Indian Prime Ministers
This is Prime Minister Modi’s 9th US visit. Before this, Dr. Manmohan Singh has visited America 8 times (2004-2014). Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited America 4 times (1998-2004) while being the PM. Rajiv Gandhi visited America 3 times (1984-1989). Indira Gandhi visited America 3 times (1966-1977, 1980-1984). Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru visited America 4 times (1947–1964).
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