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UNGA: PM Modi arrives in US, busy days ahead

PM Modi in US
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PM Modi in US

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in US on Wednesday (local time). His photo carrrying umbrella himself generated quite a buzz on Twitter.

Busy days ahead
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Busy days ahead

PM Modi will take part in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), meet US President Joe Biden and Quad leaders and have more engagements during his US visit
 

Quad to strengthen ties
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Quad to strengthen ties

PM Modi's meet with the Quad leaders will strengthen ties within the four-nation grouping. This is important considering manoeuvres of ever-assertive China. Quad co-operation in naval sphere will be instrumental.

Meeting Indian diaspora
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Meeting Indian diaspora

After he arrived in the US, PM Modi had a brief interaction with members of Indian diaspora gatherd on the airport.

'Our diaspora is our strength'
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'Our diaspora is our strength'

"Grateful to the Indian community in Washington DC for the warm welcome. Our diaspora is our strength. It is commendable how the Indian diaspora has distinguished itself across the world", wrote PM Modi on his official Twitter handle.

Indian-Americans gathered
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Indian-Americans gathered

 

Despite heavy rains since early in the morning, a significant number of Indian-Americans were gathered at the Andrews Joint Airforce Base to welcome the Prime Minister.
 

Meetings begin
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Meetings begin

Modi holds a meeting with Cristiano R Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm in Washington DC, the US.

Truck with PM's images
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Truck with PM's images

A truck is seen with PM Modi's posters around his hotel. The truck has images of the Prime Minister which says America loves Modi, with other such slogans.