PM Modi US Visit: Presidential elections are going to be held in America in the next two months. All the parties have intensified their preparations for this election. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi of India is going to visit America. He is going to stay there for three days from August 21. During this time he will also meet US President Joe Biden. There is also a possibility of PM Modi meeting former President Donald Trump.
In such a situation, let us know in detail in this report how important is PM Modi’s visit to India amidst the election atmosphere in America.
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Why is PM going to America?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a US tour from 21 to 23 September. During this time he will attend the Quad Leaders Summit. Apart from this, PM Modi will also participate in many big events. PM will attend the fourth Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on 21 September. A day after this, on September 22, he will participate in a program related to the Indian community in New Jersey. PM Modi will also participate in the United Nations’ ‘Summit of the Future’ on the last day of his tour i.e. on September 23.
Key Points: Focus of the Quad Summit
1- Bilateral Discussions: PM Modi will hold talks with US President Joe Biden and other Quad leaders, including Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Kishida Fumio.
2- Indo-Pacific Focus: Quad is a key diplomatic partnership aimed at promoting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
3- Major Agreements: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework agreements between India and the US are expected, along with the release of a bilateral fact sheet.
4- Summit Agenda:
Health security
Climate change
Emerging technologies
Infrastructure and connectivity
Counter-terrorism
Peaceful resolutions to the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts
5- Indo-Pacific Emphasis: Peace, progress, and stability in the region will be central to discussions.
6- Timing: The sixth Quad Leaders Summit is scheduled for Sunday at 1.30 am IST at Archmere Academy, Biden’s high school.
How important is PM Modi’s visit for India?
Patna University professor Alok Mishra says that this visit of the PM is very important. Because just a few days ago, former US President Donald Trump said in an election rally in Michigan that India’s PM Narendra Modi is a great person and he is going to come to America next week. Trump said during his speech that I will meet him during his visit.
In such a situation, direct talks between top leaders before the elections give a strong foundation to bilateral relations. When PM Modi meets Biden and Trump, it will send a message that India wants to maintain a continuous and lasting relationship with the US, no matter who is in power. This dialogue will increase mutual trust and cooperation, which will ensure continuity in relations despite political instability in the future.
Alok Mishra further says that it is important for India that its national interests are understood and acknowledged by any new administration. In these meetings of PM Modi, India’s priorities—such as defense cooperation, trade, climate change, and the fight against terrorism—will be discussed clearly. This will give the new administration an opportunity to understand India’s point of view and take it into account in necessary policy making.
Apart from this, such important diplomatic dialogue before the elections will make India’s voice stronger at the global level. When PM Modi will meet the US leaders directly, it will be an opportunity to put India’s position, concerns, and requirements through direct dialogue. This will ensure that India gets proper representation on global forums. At the same time, such meetings will also deepen India’s cooperation and strategic relations on international forums. This will further strengthen India’s role in world affairs and establish India as a major global player.
Cooperation on global issues
The main objective of this three-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to increase cooperation on global issues like climate change, health and terrorism. India has prominently raised its voice on these issues on the global platform and this visit can be an important opportunity in this direction. Apart from this, economic agreements are likely to be discussed during this visit, which will further strengthen the trade relations between India and America. India’s economic position can be strengthened by talks on investment, technology transfer, and trade related issues.
What is Quad Summit
The Quad Summit is an important multilateral forum, in which four countries, India, America, Australia and Japan cooperate. The main objective of this conference is to promote security, economic development, and strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad has been started to focus on regional security, terrorism, climate change, and economic development. Member countries collectively discuss these issues and develop strategies.
An important objective of the Quad is to strengthen maritime security in the region, especially in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. Member countries meet to enhance their military cooperation and discuss shared security concerns. Quad member countries also focus on economic development and investment opportunities. This forum works towards promoting trade cooperation, sharing new technology, and strengthening mutual markets.
Apart from this, health, education, and other humanitarian issues are also discussed in the Quad Summit. After the COVID-19 pandemic, cooperation on health security and vaccination has been given priority. Another important agenda of the Quad is to cooperate on issues related to climate change. Member countries work together towards sustainable development and environmental protection.
When is the presidential election in America?
The US presidential election is going to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The candidate who wins this election will complete the term of the next four years in the White House. This term will start from January 2025.
Who are the candidates in this election?
The two major political parties of America nominate their respective candidates. For the names of these candidates, their parties organize state primaries and caucuses, in which people choose those leaders who lead their party in the general elections.
This time in the Republican Party, former President Donald Trump won the support of his party with a huge lead over his rivals. However, after the withdrawal of the current President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris is contesting for the presidency on behalf of the Democratic Party. After Biden’s withdrawal, no other Democrat challenged Kamala Harris’ candidacy.
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