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Addressing the world leaders at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon a few significant topics. Palki Sharma brings you all the latest.

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Leaders of US, India, Japan and Australia gather for in-person Quad summit

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Gravitas US Edition: Key takeaways from PM Modi's US visit

In the backdrop of WHO facing criticism over COVID-19 origins prorbe&nbsp;and the World Bank discontinuing its flagship Ease of Doing Business report following alleged irregularities, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pointed to holes in the functioning of the United Nations, saying that the global body must rise up to the occasion and restore its credibility.

Addressing the 76th UN General Assembly, the prime minister, while quoting Indian diplomat Chanakya, said, “When the right action is not taken at the right time, then it is time itself that causes the action to fail.”

“If the United Nations wants to remain relevant. It will need to improve its effectiveness and enhance its reliability," he said.

The prime minister appeared to be referring to a report of independent scrutiny by leading US law firm WilmerHale which showed that China in 2017 manipulated its data to improve its ranking in the Ease of Doing Business index.

The UN’s health agency, World Health Organization, was also criticised for mishandling the COVID-19 outbreak --which first surfaced in China in December 2019-- due to Chinese interference..

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-at-unga-covid-taught-world-that-global-economy-should-be-more-diversified-415901">PM Modi at UNGA: Covid taught world that global economy should be more diversified</a>

Former US president Donald Trump had slammed the WHO as a “puppet” of China and accused it of covering up the start of the outbreak and allowing the virus to spread around the entire world.

Modi said that today, all kinds of questions have been raised about the UN.

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"We have seen such questions being raised, related to the climate crisis and during the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.

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“With regard to the origin of COVID-19 and the ease of doing business rankings, institutions of global governance have damaged the credibility they had built after decades of hard work," he said.

“It is essential that we constantly strengthen the UN, in order to safeguard global order, global laws and global values,” Modi said.

In a veiled reference to China’s military expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region, Modi said, “We must protect them from the race for expansion. The international community must speak in one voice to strengthen a rule-based world order... Our oceans are also our shared heritage. That is why, we have to keep in mind that we use ocean resources, not abuse them.”

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In the backdrop of WHO facing criticism over COVID-19 origins prorbe and the World Bank discontinuing its flagship Ease of Doing Business report following alleged irregularities, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pointed to holes in the functioning of the United Nations, saying that the global body must rise up to the occasion and restore its credibility.

In the backdrop of WHO facing criticism over COVID-19 origins prorbe and the World Bank discontinuing its flagship Ease of Doing Business report following alleged irregularities, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pointed to holes in the functioning of the United Nations, saying that the global body must rise up to the occasion and restore its credibility. Addressing the 76th UN General Assembly, the prime minister, while quoting Indian diplomat Chanakya, said, “When the right action is not taken at the right time, then it is time itself that causes the action to fail.” “If the United Nations wants to remain relevant. It will need to improve its effectiveness and enhance its reliability," he said. The prime minister appeared to be referring to a report of independent scrutiny by leading US law firm WilmerHale which showed that China in 2017 manipulated its data to improve its ranking in the Ease of Doing Business index. The UN’s health agency, World Health Organization, was also criticised for mishandling the COVID-19 outbreak --which first surfaced in China in December 2019-- due to Chinese interference.. Also read | PM Modi at UNGA: Covid taught world that global economy should be more diversified Former US president Donald Trump had slammed the WHO as a “puppet” of China and accused it of covering up the start of the outbreak and allowing the virus to spread around the entire world. Modi said that today, all kinds of questions have been raised about the UN. Also read | Child of a tea seller is addressing UN for fourth time: PM Modi hails strength of Indian democracy "We have seen such questions being raised, related to the climate crisis and during the COVID-19 pandemic," he said. #LIVE | Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi speaks at the 76th session of #UNGA #UNGA2021 #UNGA76 #WIONatUNGA https://t.co/sFMXkPrcr6 — WION (@WIONews) September 25, 2021 × “With regard to the origin of COVID-19 and the ease of doing business rankings, institutions of global governance have damaged the credibility they had built after decades of hard work," he said. “It is essential that we constantly strengthen the UN, in order to safeguard global order, global laws and global values,” Modi said. In a veiled reference to China’s military expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region, Modi said, “We must protect them from the race for expansion. The international community must speak in one voice to strengthen a rule-based world order... Our oceans are also our shared heritage. That is why, we have to keep in mind that we use ocean resources, not abuse them.” (With inputs from agencies)

Covid origins, Ease of Business report: Modi attacks UN for loss of credibility, without naming China

Addressing the world leaders at the 76th session of the United States General Assembly in New York on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his speech by paying respects to those who succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that the world faced its worst pandemic in the last 100 years.

“Mr President, for the last one and a half years, the world has been grappling with the worst pandemic it has seen in 100 years. I pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in this deadly pandemic and I express my condolences to their families,” Modi said.

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The Prime Minister then highlighted India’s foundational values which are keeping the country’s democracy vibrant and intact.

“I represent a country which is proud to be known as the mother of democracy, that goes by thousand of years. On August 15, India entered its 75th year. Our diversity is the identity of a strong democracy,” he said.

“The strength of our democracy is demonstrated by the fact that a boy who used to assist his father at a tea-stall at a railway station is addressing the UN today for the fourth time as the Prime Minister,” he added.

“Yes, democracy can deliver. Yes, democracy has delivered. Today is the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of 'Ekatma Manav Darshan', meaning integral humanism or the development journey taken together, the expansion from self to universe,” he said.

Stressing that the development should be inclusive, PM Modi said India is moving on the path of equitable development that seeks to nurture every citizen, irrespective of his social and economic standing.

“It is with the principle of ‘antyodaya’ — where no one is left behind&nbsp;— in mind that India today is moving forward on the path of integrated equitable development. Our priority is that development should be all-inclusive, all-pervasive, universal and one that nurtures all. Today, over 360 million people who earlier could not even imagine this could be possible now have insurance coverage as security, by giving over 500 million free health treatment in hospitals, India has given them access to quality health services,” he said.

“When India grows, the world grows. When India reforms, the world transforms,” he asserted.

He also pointed out that how innovation in science and technology is helping India to provide greater services to its people.

“Today, we are using drones to map over 600,000&nbsp;villages, we are giving people their digital records of their home and land. These digital records will not only reduce property disputes but also will increase access to credit and bank loans,” Modi added.

“The science and tech-based innovations taking place in India can make a big contribution to the world. the scalability of our tech and their cost-effectiveness are unparalleled,” he said.

Modi also spoke of India’s commitment to tackle climate change.

“Today India is moving forward with great speed towards its target of 450 Gigawatts of renewable energy. You will be happy to see the advances made by India to tackle climate change,” he said, adding, “we are in the process of building the world’s largest green hydrogen hub.”

Addressing the world leaders at the 76th session of the United States General Assembly in New York on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his speech by paying respects to those who succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that the world faced its worst pandemic in the last 100 years.

Addressing the world leaders at the 76th session of the United States General Assembly in New York on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his speech by paying respects to those who succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that the world faced its worst pandemic in the last 100 years. “Mr President, for the last one and a half years, the world has been grappling with the worst pandemic it has seen in 100 years. I pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in this deadly pandemic and I express my condolences to their families,” Modi said. Corona pandemic has taught the world that the global economy should be more diversified now. pic.twitter.com/TbjTi3GJ2o — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 25, 2021 × The Prime Minister then highlighted India’s foundational values which are keeping the country’s democracy vibrant and intact. “I represent a country which is proud to be known as the mother of democracy, that goes by thousand of years. On August 15, India entered its 75th year. Our diversity is the identity of a strong democracy,” he said. “The strength of our democracy is demonstrated by the fact that a boy who used to assist his father at a tea-stall at a railway station is addressing the UN today for the fourth time as the Prime Minister,” he added. “Yes, democracy can deliver. Yes, democracy has delivered. Today is the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of 'Ekatma Manav Darshan', meaning integral humanism or the development journey taken together, the expansion from self to universe,” he said. Stressing that the development should be inclusive, PM Modi said India is moving on the path of equitable development that seeks to nurture every citizen, irrespective of his social and economic standing. “It is with the principle of ‘antyodaya’ — where no one is left behind — in mind that India today is moving forward on the path of integrated equitable development. Our priority is that development should be all-inclusive, all-pervasive, universal and one that nurtures all. Today, over 360 million people who earlier could not even imagine this could be possible now have insurance coverage as security, by giving over 500 million free health treatment in hospitals, India has given them access to quality health services,” he said. “When India grows, the world grows. When India reforms, the world transforms,” he asserted. He also pointed out that how innovation in science and technology is helping India to provide greater services to its people. “Today, we are using drones to map over 600,000 villages, we are giving people their digital records of their home and land. These digital records will not only reduce property disputes but also will increase access to credit and bank loans,” Modi added. “The science and tech-based innovations taking place in India can make a big contribution to the world. the scalability of our tech and their cost-effectiveness are unparalleled,” he said. Modi also spoke of India’s commitment to tackle climate change. “Today India is moving forward with great speed towards its target of 450 Gigawatts of renewable energy. You will be happy to see the advances made by India to tackle climate change,” he said, adding, “we are in the process of building the world’s largest green hydrogen hub.”

PM Modi at UNGA: Covid taught world that global economy should be more diversified

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday evening (local time). He is scheduled to address 76th session of UNGA today (Indian time). PM Modi left from Washington after meeting US President Joe Biden and attending the Quad Summit.

"Thank you, Washington! Onward bound for New York. After a historic Quad Leaders` Summit and bilateral engagements with USA, Australia and Japan, PM Narendra Modi departs for the New York leg of his visit," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

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PM Modi is in US for a three-day visit. He arrived on Wednesday. This is his first visit to a country beyond India's neighbourhood since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/quad-summit-us-president-says-india-should-have-permanent-seat-at-unsc-mea-after-quad-summit-415719">US President says India should have permanent seat at UNSC: MEA after Quad summit</a> 
 
PM Modi`s US visit will conclude on September 25 with an address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues.

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/quad-summit-modi-biden-morrison-suga-vow-free-open-indo-pacific-at-historic-first-quad-summit-415687">Quad summit: Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga vow free, open Indo-Pacific at historic first in-person meet</a>

The theme for this year`s General Debate is `Building Resilience through hope to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations`.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday evening (local time). He is scheduled to address 76th session of UNGA today (Indian time). PM Modi left from Washington after meeting US President Joe Biden and attending the Quad Summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday evening (local time). He is scheduled to address 76th session of UNGA today (Indian time). PM Modi left from Washington after meeting US President Joe Biden and attending the Quad Summit. "Thank you, Washington! Onward bound for New York. After a historic Quad Leaders` Summit and bilateral engagements with USA, Australia and Japan, PM Narendra Modi departs for the New York leg of his visit," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. Thank you, Washington! Onward bound for New York. After a historic Quad Leaders’ Summit and bilateral engagements with USA, Australia and Japan, PM @narendramodi departs for the New York leg of his visit. pic.twitter.com/I9ZNruiZKU — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) September 24, 2021 × PM Modi is in US for a three-day visit. He arrived on Wednesday. This is his first visit to a country beyond India's neighbourhood since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read | US President says India should have permanent seat at UNSC: MEA after Quad summit PM Modi`s US visit will conclude on September 25 with an address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues. Also Read | Quad summit: Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga vow free, open Indo-Pacific at historic first in-person meet The theme for this year`s General Debate is `Building Resilience through hope to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations`. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi arrives in New York, will address UNGA today

After holding marathon meetings for the last two days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening (local time) left for New York, where he is scheduled to address the 76th session of the UNGA.

PM Modi arrived in Washington for a three-day visit to the country on Wednesday, his first beyond the neighbourhood since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris here. He also met with his Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, and the Japanese PM, Yoshihide Suga. PM Modi also participated in the first in-person Quad meeting after COVID-19.

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He also held meetings with five global CEOs for potential investment in India on Thursday.

PM Modi's US visit will conclude on September 25 with an address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues.

The theme for this year's General Debate is 'Building Resilience through hope to recover from Covid-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations'.

After holding marathon meetings for the last two days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening (local time) left for New York, where he is scheduled to address the 76th session of the UNGA.

After holding marathon meetings for the last two days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening (local time) left for New York, where he is scheduled to address the 76th session of the UNGA. PM Modi arrived in Washington for a three-day visit to the country on Wednesday, his first beyond the neighbourhood since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris here. He also met with his Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, and the Japanese PM, Yoshihide Suga. PM Modi also participated in the first in-person Quad meeting after COVID-19. After a series of meetings in Washington DC, PM @narendramodi emplanes for New York City. He will be addressing the UNGA session there. pic.twitter.com/V4njbyHOfr — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 24, 2021 × He also held meetings with five global CEOs for potential investment in India on Thursday. PM Modi's US visit will conclude on September 25 with an address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues. The theme for this year's General Debate is 'Building Resilience through hope to recover from Covid-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations'.

PM Narendra Modi leaves for New York; to address UNGA 2021

Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla briefs media on the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States. PM Modi's discussions during the first in-person meeting with Prez Biden were wide-ranging, majorly focusing on the coronavirus pandemic, vaccines, H-1B visa; there was also a strong emphasis on development of trade and economic relations.

Combating covid-19 tops meeting agenda: Indian foreign secretary Harsh Shringla briefs on QUAD meet

PM Narendra Modi met with President Joe Biden and discussed various issues from climate to covid and much more. How is India's relationship with the United States going? Palki Sharma shares her insights on it.

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From 1994 visit to UNGA 2021, here's a look at Modi's US visits

With an eye on China, the global leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia held their first-ever in-person summit of the Quad grouping in Washington DC, asserting the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga vow free, robust Indo-Pacific at historic first in-person QUAD summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in New York to address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. Watch this report for more details.

After QUAD Summit, Indian PM Modi prepares for UNGA Session

The QUAD summit is underway, the four global leaders are setting the agenda. Free and open Indo-Pacific concern stood out, the word China was missing, climate action and vaccines dominated the discussion. Palki Sharma brings in more.

Quad meet underway; Indo-Pacific concern, climate action, covid vaccines on agenda | WION-USA Direct

US president Joe Biden is all set to convene the much-anticipated first in-person QUAD leadership summit. With three prime ministers of the QUAD alliance i.e. Scott Morrison, Yoshihide Suga and Narendra Modi, this comes months after first virtual summit between the world leaders.

First in-person QUAD Leaders' Summit, focus on deepening ties | WION-USA Direct

India said Friday that US President Joe Biden and other leaders agreed to keep a careful eye on Pakistan, adding that its historic rival has been an "instigator" of trouble in Afghanistan. Watch this report for more details.

Modi, Biden discuss Pakistan's role in Afghanistan

“There is much to be done in trade. Trade will be an important factor in India-USA ties in the coming decade", says Indian PM during a bilateral talk with US President Joe Biden.

PM Modi : India US ties to improve this year

A group of supporters of Khalistan separatist movement attempted to disrupt a diaspora event as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was holding his first-ever in-person summit with US President Joe Biden at the White House.

Waving yellow Khalistani flags and banners with anti-Modi messages, the small group confronted the Indian expat group.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/beginning-a-new-chapter-joe-biden-tells-modi-india-us-ties-to-be-stronger-closer-tighter-415658">Beginning a new chapter: Joe Biden tells Modi India-US ties to be stronger, closer, tighter</a>

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There were minor scuffles and exchange of slogans and local police had to intervene to break up the tussle.

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A number of Indian diaspora groups had gathered near the White House premises to greet Modi, including some colourful practitioners of Indian dance form Kuchupudi.

The carnival atmosphere was vitiated with the appearance of the pro-Khalistan crowd.

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Khalistan movement is a Sikh separatist movement that had been demanding a &nbsp;state on specific piece of land that currently houses the state of Punjab in India. The movement had been active since the 1980s and several "Khalistani sympathisers" are spread across the Sikh diaspora including in the UK, Canada, Europe and the US. Sympathisers of the movement were responsible for the assassination of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1984, which was preceded by the storming of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab by Indian security forces, and followed by communal riots in Delhi. They were also behind the bombing of the Air India flight Kanishka in 1985, one of the largest terror attacks.

Meanwhile, the US President thanked the Indian diaspora for adding on to the success of the US.&nbsp;"Every day, four million Indian-Americans strengthen the United States," Biden told Modi.&nbsp;

The two leaders met in the Oval Office of the White House where they talked about several topics such as climate change, Indo-Pacific region,&nbsp;economic cooperation, coronavirus pandemic and more.

A group of supporters of Khalistan separatist movement attempted to disrupt a diaspora event as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was holding his first-ever in-person summit with US President Joe Biden at the White House.

A group of supporters of Khalistan separatist movement attempted to disrupt a diaspora event as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was holding his first-ever in-person summit with US President Joe Biden at the White House. Waving yellow Khalistani flags and banners with anti-Modi messages, the small group confronted the Indian expat group. Also read | Beginning a new chapter: Joe Biden tells Modi India-US ties to be stronger, closer, tighter There were minor scuffles and exchange of slogans and local police had to intervene to break up the tussle. Have a look | Indian PM Modi, US President Joe Biden hold first in person meet in White House ahead of Quad leaders summit A number of Indian diaspora groups had gathered near the White House premises to greet Modi, including some colourful practitioners of Indian dance form Kuchupudi. The carnival atmosphere was vitiated with the appearance of the pro-Khalistan crowd. Khalistan movement is a Sikh separatist movement that had been demanding a state on specific piece of land that currently houses the state of Punjab in India. The movement had been active since the 1980s and several "Khalistani sympathisers" are spread across the Sikh diaspora including in the UK, Canada, Europe and the US. Sympathisers of the movement were responsible for the assassination of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1984, which was preceded by the storming of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab by Indian security forces, and followed by communal riots in Delhi. They were also behind the bombing of the Air India flight Kanishka in 1985, one of the largest terror attacks. Meanwhile, the US President thanked the Indian diaspora for adding on to the success of the US. "Every day, four million Indian-Americans strengthen the United States," Biden told Modi. The two leaders met in the Oval Office of the White House where they talked about several topics such as climate change, Indo-Pacific region, economic cooperation, coronavirus pandemic and more.

Khalistan supporters try to disrupt diaspora event as PM Modi meets Joe Biden

Anti-China banners were seen outside the White House on Friday morning during a bilateral in-person summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.

“Chinese communist maliciously released Coronavirus…The four-country summit (a reference to Quad members) must decide to destroy the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) with armed forces,” read one banner outside the White House.

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The Biden-Modi meet comes&nbsp;ahead of the Quad leaders' summit, which will be hosted by President Biden and will the see the attendance of Japanese PM Yoshide Suga and Australian PM Scott Morrison, apart from Modi.

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Even though there has been no indication on the official level that China will be on the agenda, political analysts have suggested that the Quad leaders might address Beijing's aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea, free Indo-Pacific and freedom of navigation.

India, the US and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's rising military manoeuvrings in the region.

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China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea.

Earlier today, China criticised the Quad grouping, with its foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian saying that the quadrilateral group should not target any third country and its interests.&nbsp;

“China always believes that any regional cooperation mechanism should not target a third party or harm its interests. Seeking exclusive closed cliques against a third country runs against the trend of the times and aspirations of countries in the region. It will find no support,” he said.&nbsp;

In November 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.

(With inputs from agencies)

Anti-China banners were seen outside the White House on Friday morning during a bilateral in-person summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.

Anti-China banners were seen outside the White House on Friday morning during a bilateral in-person summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden. “Chinese communist maliciously released Coronavirus…The four-country summit (a reference to Quad members) must decide to destroy the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) with armed forces,” read one banner outside the White House. The Biden-Modi meet comes ahead of the Quad leaders' summit, which will be hosted by President Biden and will the see the attendance of Japanese PM Yoshide Suga and Australian PM Scott Morrison, apart from Modi. Even though there has been no indication on the official level that China will be on the agenda, political analysts have suggested that the Quad leaders might address Beijing's aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea, free Indo-Pacific and freedom of navigation. India, the US and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's rising military manoeuvrings in the region. Also read | Furious China slams Quad ahead of grouping's first in-person summit in US China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea. Earlier today, China criticised the Quad grouping, with its foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian saying that the quadrilateral group should not target any third country and its interests. “China always believes that any regional cooperation mechanism should not target a third party or harm its interests. Seeking exclusive closed cliques against a third country runs against the trend of the times and aspirations of countries in the region. It will find no support,” he said. In November 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence. (With inputs from agencies)

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Leaders of Quad countries —Australia, India, Japan and the US —would announce a new working group on space, a supply chain initiative and a 5G deployment and diversification effort apart from discussing issues like challenges in the Indo Pacific, climate change and COVID-19 pandemic during their historic meeting here on Friday, the White House has said.

At the invitation of President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterparts Scott Morrison from Australia and Yoshihide Suga from Japan have gathered in the American capital for the first-ever in-person Quad summit at the White House.

Quad leaders are also planning to roll out vaccine deliverables and announce a series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure sector, officials here said.

"The leaders are hopeful for an opportunity in an intimate setting to sit down and talk about issues of mutual interest and concern. They'll have discussions on critical issues that are confronting the Indo Pacific; issues associated with climate change, with matters relating to COVID-19. They will also talk about how to advance infrastructure,"&nbsp;a senior administration official said.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official noted that the Quad has been all about advancing areas of mutual interests.

"You will also see that the leaders are determined to pool our unique capabilities, our resources and our expertise to make common challenges,"&nbsp;the official said.

The White House official underscored that the Quad is an unofficial gathering.

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"Although we have a number of working groups, and we are deepening cooperation on a very daily basis, it is also the case that it is not a regional security organisation. We are going to address particular issues associated with the challenges confronting the Indo Pacific in the current environment,"&nbsp;the official said, adding that that's what the leaders want to focus on.

India, the US and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's rising military manoeuvring in the region.

China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea.

"President Biden believes that too often these kinds of discussions are scripted and he really wants to be able to sit down and have a deeper conversation with all leaders in an environment where they can really share perspectives on what's important to each of them as they go forward,"&nbsp;the official said.

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The White House official underscored this is a clear and emblematic indication of the strategy of diplomacy.

"It also indicates that the Biden administration understands that the challenges of the 21st century will largely play out in the Indo-Pacific and we are doubling down on our efforts. This quad is part of a larger fabric of engagement that you will see,"&nbsp;the official said.

In November 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.

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"You have already seen evidence of, with very high level, bilateral engagements with security partners, other steps that we've taken and we believe that the Quad will be a key and critical format and forum for discussion and joint purpose as we head into a challenging period ahead,"&nbsp;the official said.

On the deliverables, the White House official said that the Quad leaders will be announcing a supply chain initiative.

"The effort is really a detailed joint initiative to map overall capacity, identify the respective vulnerabilities, and to take critical steps to bolster supply chain security, particularly for semiconductors and all their vital components,"&nbsp;the official said.

The goal is to ensure Quad partners take their steps to support a somewhat diverse and competitive market that produces secure critical technologies that are essential for digital economies globally.

"We're also going to announce a 5G deployment and diversification effort. This is to support the quite a critical role of Quad governments in fostering and promoting a diverse resilient secure intelligent telecommunications ecosystem,"&nbsp;said the senior administration official.

They would also announce a STEM -science, technology, engineering and mathematics - scholarship programme.

"We will also announce a major fellowship that will bring students from India, from Japan, from Australia and the United States 100 in total, over the course of the next year and a half to study in elite universities in the United States, in areas related to science and technology as a clear signal of the importance of these issues to all of our country's futures,"&nbsp;said the senior administration official.

The Quad fellowship, the official said, is sponsored by private donors which will bring 100 students per year 25 from each quad country to pursue either a master's or doctoral degree at a leading STEM graduate university in the United States.

"That's a big deal for us and that's a signature initiative designed to indicate that we want and encourage Quad countries to send their best students to work with us and to build those lines of communication, coordination with young people,"&nbsp;the official said.

The Quad leaders, the official said, would be announcing new working groups on space.

"We will have an initiative on space. I think all four countries are determined to work on joint efforts. We are going to share information on illegal fishing and issues associated with maritime domain awareness. We are also taking steps to help monitor climate change and promote a variety of issues associated with estuaries and fishing more generally,? the official said. 
Quad countries already have a robust cybersecurity effort underway and it is going to be enhanced at the leader level.

"We're going to try to take steps to bolster critical, critical inner infrastructure resilience against cyber threats, something that's plagued all four of our countries. We are advancing a very high-level group on specific capabilities and technologies,"&nbsp;the official said.

"We have got some specific steps that we're taking in the climate, green shipping network, and this has to do with how to decarbonise, what we call the shipping value chain. We are also taking specific steps to work with ports in each of our countries, to ensure that best practices are followed with respect to decarbonising efforts there as well,"&nbsp;said the official.

Responding to a question, the official underscored that Quad and AUKUS are two completely separate initiatives; they really have nothing to do with one another, even though there is some overlap with Australia.

AUKUS (Australia, the UK and the US) security partnership was unveiled last week by President Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Morrison.

"The Quad is a discussion and engagement effort around a number of practical matters like COVID and issues associated with climate change. There is not a military dimension to it or a security dimension to it. And it is an informal grouping,"&nbsp;the official said.

Leaders of Quad countries —Australia, India, Japan and the US —would announce a new working group on space, a supply chain initiative and a 5G deployment and diversification effort apart from discussing issues like challenges in the Indo Pacific, climate change and COVID-19 pandemic during their historic meeting here on Friday, the White House has said.

Leaders of Quad countries —Australia, India, Japan and the US —would announce a new working group on space, a supply chain initiative and a 5G deployment and diversification effort apart from discussing issues like challenges in the Indo Pacific, climate change and COVID-19 pandemic during their historic meeting here on Friday, the White House has said. At the invitation of President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterparts Scott Morrison from Australia and Yoshihide Suga from Japan have gathered in the American capital for the first-ever in-person Quad summit at the White House. Quad leaders are also planning to roll out vaccine deliverables and announce a series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure sector, officials here said. "The leaders are hopeful for an opportunity in an intimate setting to sit down and talk about issues of mutual interest and concern. They'll have discussions on critical issues that are confronting the Indo Pacific; issues associated with climate change, with matters relating to COVID-19. They will also talk about how to advance infrastructure," a senior administration official said. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official noted that the Quad has been all about advancing areas of mutual interests. "You will also see that the leaders are determined to pool our unique capabilities, our resources and our expertise to make common challenges," the official said. The White House official underscored that the Quad is an unofficial gathering. Also read | Furious China slams Quad ahead of grouping's first in-person summit in US "Although we have a number of working groups, and we are deepening cooperation on a very daily basis, it is also the case that it is not a regional security organisation. We are going to address particular issues associated with the challenges confronting the Indo Pacific in the current environment," the official said, adding that that's what the leaders want to focus on. India, the US and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's rising military manoeuvring in the region. China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea. "President Biden believes that too often these kinds of discussions are scripted and he really wants to be able to sit down and have a deeper conversation with all leaders in an environment where they can really share perspectives on what's important to each of them as they go forward," the official said. Also read | US Vice President Kamala Harris referred to Pakistan's role in terrorism during meeting with PM Modi: Shringla The White House official underscored this is a clear and emblematic indication of the strategy of diplomacy. "It also indicates that the Biden administration understands that the challenges of the 21st century will largely play out in the Indo-Pacific and we are doubling down on our efforts. This quad is part of a larger fabric of engagement that you will see," the official said. In November 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence. Watch "You have already seen evidence of, with very high level, bilateral engagements with security partners, other steps that we've taken and we believe that the Quad will be a key and critical format and forum for discussion and joint purpose as we head into a challenging period ahead," the official said. On the deliverables, the White House official said that the Quad leaders will be announcing a supply chain initiative. "The effort is really a detailed joint initiative to map overall capacity, identify the respective vulnerabilities, and to take critical steps to bolster supply chain security, particularly for semiconductors and all their vital components," the official said. The goal is to ensure Quad partners take their steps to support a somewhat diverse and competitive market that produces secure critical technologies that are essential for digital economies globally. "We're also going to announce a 5G deployment and diversification effort. This is to support the quite a critical role of Quad governments in fostering and promoting a diverse resilient secure intelligent telecommunications ecosystem," said the senior administration official. They would also announce a STEM -science, technology, engineering and mathematics - scholarship programme. "We will also announce a major fellowship that will bring students from India, from Japan, from Australia and the United States 100 in total, over the course of the next year and a half to study in elite universities in the United States, in areas related to science and technology as a clear signal of the importance of these issues to all of our country's futures," said the senior administration official. The Quad fellowship, the official said, is sponsored by private donors which will bring 100 students per year 25 from each quad country to pursue either a master's or doctoral degree at a leading STEM graduate university in the United States. "That's a big deal for us and that's a signature initiative designed to indicate that we want and encourage Quad countries to send their best students to work with us and to build those lines of communication, coordination with young people," the official said. The Quad leaders, the official said, would be announcing new working groups on space. "We will have an initiative on space. I think all four countries are determined to work on joint efforts. We are going to share information on illegal fishing and issues associated with maritime domain awareness. We are also taking steps to help monitor climate change and promote a variety of issues associated with estuaries and fishing more generally,? the official said. Quad countries already have a robust cybersecurity effort underway and it is going to be enhanced at the leader level. "We're going to try to take steps to bolster critical, critical inner infrastructure resilience against cyber threats, something that's plagued all four of our countries. We are advancing a very high-level group on specific capabilities and technologies," the official said. "We have got some specific steps that we're taking in the climate, green shipping network, and this has to do with how to decarbonise, what we call the shipping value chain. We are also taking specific steps to work with ports in each of our countries, to ensure that best practices are followed with respect to decarbonising efforts there as well," said the official. Responding to a question, the official underscored that Quad and AUKUS are two completely separate initiatives; they really have nothing to do with one another, even though there is some overlap with Australia. AUKUS (Australia, the UK and the US) security partnership was unveiled last week by President Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Morrison. "The Quad is a discussion and engagement effort around a number of practical matters like COVID and issues associated with climate change. There is not a military dimension to it or a security dimension to it. And it is an informal grouping," the official said.

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