Ahead of the third edition of Quad summit in Japan, where leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia are set to meet with their aim of securing the Indo-Pacific region, India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra briefed reporters in New Delhi on what can be expected from the much-anticipated meet.

The Indian official informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Japan on May 23 and 24 to participate in the Quad summit. He is expected will hold bilateral talks with his counterparts from the US, Australia, and Japan.

Apart from that, Modi will also address the Indian community event and meet with Japanese business leaders.

Here are some of the important developments.

1) Quad will also organize a special session on promoting vaccine confidence. The Quad vaccine partnership was announced in March last year with an aim to deliver one billion doses of vaccines to the Indo-Pacific region by the end of 2022.

2) Quad will hold a special session on the sidelines of the World Health Organisation's world health assembly next week.

3) The upcoming summit in Tokyo would provide the leaders with an opportunity to step up for Quad initiatives, said the Indian foreign secretary.

4) When asked whether Quad will be expanded, Kwatra said, “Right now I don't think there is any conversation going on over further expansion of Quad.”

5) He said the talks will focus on continuing cooperation on Covid response and health infrastructure.

6) PM Modi will meet Japanese PM Kishida and discuss on deepening bilateral economic cooperation including trade and investment, clean energy, and cooperation in northeast India.

7) Apart from Japanese PM Kishida, Modi is also expected to have bilateral meetings with US President Biden on May 24 and the new Australian PM.

8) Indo-Pacific has challenges and opportunities. When Quad leaders speak, both challenges and opportunities will be talked about, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said regarding talks on China in Quad meeting.

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Ahead of the third edition of Quad summit in Japan, where leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia are set to meet with their aim of securing the Indo-Pacific region, India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra briefed reporters in New Delhi on what can be expected from the much-anticipated meet.

Ahead of the third edition of Quad summit in Japan, where leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia are set to meet with their aim of securing the Indo-Pacific region, India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra briefed reporters in New Delhi on what can be expected from the much-anticipated meet. The Indian official informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Japan on May 23 and 24 to participate in the Quad summit. He is expected will hold bilateral talks with his counterparts from the US, Australia, and Japan. Apart from that, Modi will also address the Indian community event and meet with Japanese business leaders. Here are some of the important developments. 1) Quad will also organize a special session on promoting vaccine confidence. The Quad vaccine partnership was announced in March last year with an aim to deliver one billion doses of vaccines to the Indo-Pacific region by the end of 2022. 2) Quad will hold a special session on the sidelines of the World Health Organisation's world health assembly next week. 3) The upcoming summit in Tokyo would provide the leaders with an opportunity to step up for Quad initiatives, said the Indian foreign secretary. 4) When asked whether Quad will be expanded, Kwatra said, “Right now I don't think there is any conversation going on over further expansion of Quad.” 5) He said the talks will focus on continuing cooperation on Covid response and health infrastructure. 6) PM Modi will meet Japanese PM Kishida and discuss on deepening bilateral economic cooperation including trade and investment, clean energy, and cooperation in northeast India. 7) Apart from Japanese PM Kishida, Modi is also expected to have bilateral meetings with US President Biden on May 24 and the new Australian PM. 8) Indo-Pacific has challenges and opportunities. When Quad leaders speak, both challenges and opportunities will be talked about, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said regarding talks on China in Quad meeting. Watch | 'Quad working on constructive agenda', says Indian Foreign Secy on Indian PM Modi's visit to Japan

Third edition of Quad Summit: Here’s all that can be expected from the Tokyo event

US President Joe Biden will be meeting the Quad leaders in Tokyo after travelling to South Korea and Japan for a bilateral visit, the White House in a statement said.

Biden's trip to South Korea and Japan has been scheduled From May 20 to 24, following which he will be meeting other Quad leaders.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tokyo on May 24 for the Quad visit after concluding his trip to Europe, where he will be meeting the leaders of Germany, Denmark and France from May 2 to May 4.

“This trip will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s rock-solid commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and to US treaty alliances with the Republic of Korea and Japan,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

“It will build on more than a year of intensive diplomacy with the Indo-Pacific, including the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit on May 12-13 in Washington, DC,” she added.

Biden will also hold bilateral meetings with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.

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"The leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen our vital security relationships, enhance economic ties and expand our close cooperation to deliver practical results,” she said.

Quad or 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' is an informal strategic four that comprises four nations - India, United States, Australia and Japan. One of the main objectives of Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

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&nbsp;It is also basically seen as a strategic grouping to reduce Chinese domination.

(With inputs from agencies)

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US President Joe Biden will be meeting the Quad leaders in Tokyo after travelling to South Korea and Japan for a bilateral visit, the White House in a statement said.

US President Joe Biden will be meeting the Quad leaders in Tokyo after travelling to South Korea and Japan for a bilateral visit, the White House in a statement said. Biden's trip to South Korea and Japan has been scheduled From May 20 to 24, following which he will be meeting other Quad leaders. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tokyo on May 24 for the Quad visit after concluding his trip to Europe, where he will be meeting the leaders of Germany, Denmark and France from May 2 to May 4. “This trip will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s rock-solid commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and to US treaty alliances with the Republic of Korea and Japan,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. “It will build on more than a year of intensive diplomacy with the Indo-Pacific, including the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit on May 12-13 in Washington, DC,” she added. Biden will also hold bilateral meetings with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Also read | India-Russia ties grew out of necessity as US couldn’t do it earlier: Antony Blinken "The leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen our vital security relationships, enhance economic ties and expand our close cooperation to deliver practical results,” she said. Quad or 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' is an informal strategic four that comprises four nations - India, United States, Australia and Japan. One of the main objectives of Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. Also read | India-US 2+2 dialogue a 'momentous moment' in global affairs It is also basically seen as a strategic grouping to reduce Chinese domination. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US President Joe Biden to meet Indian PM Modi, other Quad leaders in Tokyo in May

China on Wednesday lambasted against the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday and accused the members, including India and US, of creating a bloc confrontation and having a “cold war mentality.”

In a media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the four-nation alliance should stop driving wedges between regional countries.

"We oppose exclusive blocs to create bloc confrontation,” Lijian said while answering a question on the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the Quad.

"We hope that the US and relevant countries can get a clear picture of the situation, feel relaxed, abandon the Cold War mentality, stop driving wedges between regional countries and contribute to regional peace, stability and prosperity,” he said.

The Quad came into being in November 2017, when the US, Australia, India and Japan 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, amidst China's growing military presence in the strategic region.

The foreign ministers from the four countries will be participating in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Melbourne on Friday.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it will be an opportunity for the ministers to follow up on their virtual meeting held in February last year and exchange views on regional strategic issues given their shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

The Quad meeting comes amid heightened tension over Russia’s military buildup on the Ukrainian border.

The four countries are expected to reaffirm the importance of the rules-based order and discuss the challenges posed to it by China, said Daniel Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs while speaking to reporters in Washington on February 4.

He also said the Ukraine situation, in which it is feared Russia will further invade its neighbouring country, could be a topic to be dealt with in the Quad context, given that the four countries are key democracies in the Indo-Pacific and the issue involves a threat to the rules-based global order.

“In this era of intense competition, changing strategic landscapes, economic coercion and, of course, this very difficult global pandemic, there is no greater global partnership than what we’re trying to accomplish through the Quad,” the official said.

The last Quad foreign ministerial meeting held in person was in October 2020 in Japan. The leaders of the Quad met at the White House in September last year, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to host the next summit in his country in the spring.

(With inputs from agencies)

China on Wednesday lambasted against the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday and accused the members, including India and US, of creating a bloc confrontation and having a “cold war mentality.

China on Wednesday lambasted against the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday and accused the members, including India and US, of creating a bloc confrontation and having a “cold war mentality.” In a media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the four-nation alliance should stop driving wedges between regional countries. "We oppose exclusive blocs to create bloc confrontation,” Lijian said while answering a question on the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the Quad. "We hope that the US and relevant countries can get a clear picture of the situation, feel relaxed, abandon the Cold War mentality, stop driving wedges between regional countries and contribute to regional peace, stability and prosperity,” he said. The Quad came into being in November 2017, when the US, Australia, India and Japan 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, amidst China's growing military presence in the strategic region. The foreign ministers from the four countries will be participating in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Melbourne on Friday. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it will be an opportunity for the ministers to follow up on their virtual meeting held in February last year and exchange views on regional strategic issues given their shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The Quad meeting comes amid heightened tension over Russia’s military buildup on the Ukrainian border. The four countries are expected to reaffirm the importance of the rules-based order and discuss the challenges posed to it by China, said Daniel Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs while speaking to reporters in Washington on February 4. He also said the Ukraine situation, in which it is feared Russia will further invade its neighbouring country, could be a topic to be dealt with in the Quad context, given that the four countries are key democracies in the Indo-Pacific and the issue involves a threat to the rules-based global order. “In this era of intense competition, changing strategic landscapes, economic coercion and, of course, this very difficult global pandemic, there is no greater global partnership than what we’re trying to accomplish through the Quad,” the official said. The last Quad foreign ministerial meeting held in person was in October 2020 in Japan. The leaders of the Quad met at the White House in September last year, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to host the next summit in his country in the spring. (With inputs from agencies)

China lambasts Quad summit in Australia, says 'stop driving wedges between regional countries'

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will head to Australia in February for the annual Quad (India, Japan, Australia and the United States) foreign ministers' meeting. The&nbsp;meet is expected to take place in Melbourne in mid-February.

The visit will be his first visit to Australia as the external affairs minister, and it is also likely to be his first foreign visit in the year 2022. Other than the multilateral aspect of the visit, a substantial bilateral component is also expected during his Australia tour.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation quoted Australian Foreign minister Marise Payne who, in a statement, said that the quad meet is a "Further demonstration of the Morrison government’s efforts to actively shape and influence our region and world by deepening partnerships at a time of strategic competition, threats to liberal international order and increasing uncertainty".

The last meeting of Quad FMs took place in October 2020. Since then, Quad has been elevated to leaders level. The year 2021 saw two Quad summits. The first one was virtual. The second in-person summit took place in Washington.

Quad summits will take place annually now. The summit will take place in Japan later this year, followed by in India next year. Quad, whose key focus is on vaccines and cooperation in Indo-Pacific is viewed suspiciously by China.

EAM Jaishankar is also expected to visit France in February. The country will host a meet on Indo-Pacific on February 22nd involving foreign ministers of Europe, and other parts of the world including India, and Australia. France holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union for a period of first six months of this year.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will head to Australia in February for the annual Quad (India, Japan, Australia and the United States) foreign ministers' meeting.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will head to Australia in February for the annual Quad (India, Japan, Australia and the United States) foreign ministers' meeting. The meet is expected to take place in Melbourne in mid-February. The visit will be his first visit to Australia as the external affairs minister, and it is also likely to be his first foreign visit in the year 2022. Other than the multilateral aspect of the visit, a substantial bilateral component is also expected during his Australia tour. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation quoted Australian Foreign minister Marise Payne who, in a statement, said that the quad meet is a "Further demonstration of the Morrison government’s efforts to actively shape and influence our region and world by deepening partnerships at a time of strategic competition, threats to liberal international order and increasing uncertainty". The last meeting of Quad FMs took place in October 2020. Since then, Quad has been elevated to leaders level. The year 2021 saw two Quad summits. The first one was virtual. The second in-person summit took place in Washington. Quad summits will take place annually now. The summit will take place in Japan later this year, followed by in India next year. Quad, whose key focus is on vaccines and cooperation in Indo-Pacific is viewed suspiciously by China. EAM Jaishankar is also expected to visit France in February. The country will host a meet on Indo-Pacific on February 22nd involving foreign ministers of Europe, and other parts of the world including India, and Australia. France holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union for a period of first six months of this year.

In February, EAM Jaishankar heads to Australia for Quad FMs meet

Members of the&nbsp;Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)--India, the US, Australia, and Japan--&nbsp;have largely agreed on the annual summit schedule which will happen rotationally between the four&nbsp;countries.

WION has learned that Japan will host the summit next year (2022), India in the year 2023, and&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;in 2024.

The Quad grouping was elevated to leaders level this year with the first in-person summit that happened&nbsp;in Washington on September 24.&nbsp;

A joint statement after the summit said, "our leaders and foreign ministers will meet annually and our senior officials will meet regularly".

The September Quad summit saw US President Biden&nbsp;hosting Australian PM Scott Morrison, Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga, and Indian PM Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

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One of the biggest outcomes of that summit was the launch of the Quad Fellowship that will sponsor 100 students per year, 25 from each Quad country, to pursue masters and doctoral degrees at leading STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) graduate universities in the United States.

The&nbsp;Quad grouping is also working on High-Standards Infrastructure, forming a Green-Shipping Network, establishing a Clean-Hydrogen Partnership, and launching a Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative.

The first Quad summit took place virtually on March 12. One of the key outcomes of that summit was the Quad&nbsp;vaccine initiative under which Covid&nbsp;vaccines will be developed in the US, manufactured in India, financed by Japan and US, and supported by Australia.&nbsp;

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Quad first came into existence after the 2004 tsunami and saw some formalisation in 2007. At that time Australia had issues, with the grouping again meeting a decade later in 2017 at the official level.

Since 2019, Quad has had regular conversations at the foreign ministers' level. Quad is currently seen as a core element of the Indo-Pacific strategy supported by Washington and New Delhi.

The Indo-Pacific vision, which sees Indian and Pacific oceans as a common entity is now being backed by many countries.&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;is seen very suspiciously by&nbsp;China&nbsp;which has termed it "Asian&nbsp;Nato" something that has been dismissed by the grouping.&nbsp;

Members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)--India, the US, Australia, and Japan-- have largely agreed on the annual summit schedule which will happen rotationally between the four countries.

Members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)--India, the US, Australia, and Japan-- have largely agreed on the annual summit schedule which will happen rotationally between the four countries. WION has learned that Japan will host the summit next year (2022), India in the year 2023, and Australia in 2024. The Quad grouping was elevated to leaders level this year with the first in-person summit that happened in Washington on September 24. A joint statement after the summit said, "our leaders and foreign ministers will meet annually and our senior officials will meet regularly". The September Quad summit saw US President Biden hosting Australian PM Scott Morrison, Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga, and Indian PM Narendra Modi. Also read | How can India help Vietnam in the disputed South China Sea? One of the biggest outcomes of that summit was the launch of the Quad Fellowship that will sponsor 100 students per year, 25 from each Quad country, to pursue masters and doctoral degrees at leading STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) graduate universities in the United States. The Quad grouping is also working on High-Standards Infrastructure, forming a Green-Shipping Network, establishing a Clean-Hydrogen Partnership, and launching a Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative. The first Quad summit took place virtually on March 12. One of the key outcomes of that summit was the Quad vaccine initiative under which Covid vaccines will be developed in the US, manufactured in India, financed by Japan and US, and supported by Australia. Also read | India, US ties: 2+2 meet in December; US Congressional delegation meets Modi Quad first came into existence after the 2004 tsunami and saw some formalisation in 2007. At that time Australia had issues, with the grouping again meeting a decade later in 2017 at the official level. Since 2019, Quad has had regular conversations at the foreign ministers' level. Quad is currently seen as a core element of the Indo-Pacific strategy supported by Washington and New Delhi. The Indo-Pacific vision, which sees Indian and Pacific oceans as a common entity is now being backed by many countries. Quad is seen very suspiciously by China which has termed it "Asian Nato" something that has been dismissed by the grouping.

Quad summits on the anvil: Japan in 2022, India in 2023, Australia in 2024

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Saturday (September 25) said that infrastructure partnership between Quad nations was independent of 'any other parameters', indirectly denying that Quad infra initiative was a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He was responding to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma's question during press conference.

"You spoke about infrastructure partnership, can you detail something on the scale and scope of this? And is this comparable to China's BRI which has pushed countries into debt? Also, is Quad going to have a military dimension?" asked Palki Sharma.

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"The idea is to provide certain standards to provide a certain level of transparency," said Shringla.

Reading from a paper in his hand, Shringla said that Quad infrastructure partnership would look at "mapping region's infrastructure needs, co-ordinating regional needs and opportunities, providing technical assistance, empowering regional partners with evaluative tools, promoting sustainable infrastructure development"

On repeating the question on military angle of the Quad.&nbsp;Shringla avoided direct comment.

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Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China's ambitious infrastructure project that is expected to span Asia, Europe by land and even Africa via waterways. However, China's approach has raised alarm worldwide. The countries implementing BRI projects on their soil are often seen to get stuck in a debt trap thus keeping their economies at China's mercy.

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Quad grouping, comprising of Australia, India, Japan and the USA is often perceived as a group of nations that wants to contain growing Chinese assertiveness.

Quad countries had their first-ever in-person summit in Washington on Saturday (local time).&nbsp;

In the run-up to the Quad summit China expressed its displeasure as said that the grouping was “doomed to fail”.

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Saturday (September 25) said that infrastructure partnership between Quad nations was independent of 'any other parameters', indirectly denying that Quad infra initiative was a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Saturday (September 25) said that infrastructure partnership between Quad nations was independent of 'any other parameters', indirectly denying that Quad infra initiative was a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He was responding to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma's question during press conference. "You spoke about infrastructure partnership, can you detail something on the scale and scope of this? And is this comparable to China's BRI which has pushed countries into debt? Also, is Quad going to have a military dimension?" asked Palki Sharma. × "The idea is to provide certain standards to provide a certain level of transparency," said Shringla. Reading from a paper in his hand, Shringla said that Quad infrastructure partnership would look at "mapping region's infrastructure needs, co-ordinating regional needs and opportunities, providing technical assistance, empowering regional partners with evaluative tools, promoting sustainable infrastructure development" On repeating the question on military angle of the Quad. Shringla avoided direct comment. Also Read | Quad joint statement underlines need for open Indo-Pacific 'undaunted by coercion' Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China's ambitious infrastructure project that is expected to span Asia, Europe by land and even Africa via waterways. However, China's approach has raised alarm worldwide. The countries implementing BRI projects on their soil are often seen to get stuck in a debt trap thus keeping their economies at China's mercy. Also Read | We will monitor actions, not the words of the Taliban: Japan's PM Quad grouping, comprising of Australia, India, Japan and the USA is often perceived as a group of nations that wants to contain growing Chinese assertiveness. Quad countries had their first-ever in-person summit in Washington on Saturday (local time). In the run-up to the Quad summit China expressed its displeasure as said that the grouping was “doomed to fail”.

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Here we will discuss the assessment of QUAD alliance when it comes to countering China, indo-pacific region and more. Jon Christopher Bua and Ira spitzer joins us on WION to talk about the key takeaways from the QUAD summit.

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As the leaders of India, US, Japan and Australia gathered in White House in Washington DC for first in-person Quad Summit, the group announced a new fellowship for students of these countries.<o:p></o:p>

In his welcome note, the US President Joe Biden announced that the Quad leaders will soon launch a fellowship for masters and doctoral studies in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field.

<o:p>"Today, we are also launching a new Quad fellowship for students from each of our Quad countries to pursue advanced degrees in leading stem programs here in the United States, representing an investment in the leaders, innovators and pioneers of tomorrow," Biden was quoted saying by local agencies.</o:p>

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This fellowship will be open for students of all the four countries — the US, Australia, India and Japan.

Details about this fellowship will be released later when the four leaders release a joint statement about all matters discussed during their meeting.<o:p></o:p>

The meet was opened by Joe Biden who announced the fellowship and thanked his fellow leaders for coming to Washington for the first in-person Quad summit.

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After Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the summit saying Quad is working for interest of humanity. "Our four nations met for the first time after the 2004 Tsunami to help the Indo-Pacific region. Today, when the world is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come here once again as Quad for the welfare of humanity," he said.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison congratulated his fellow leaders for accomplishing a lot in the past six months. "We believe in a free and open Indo-pacific because we know that is what delivers a strong and prosperous region," Morrison said.<o:p></o:p>

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga acknowledged Quad’s ability to support each other and other countries in times of need. "Till today Quad has given support, be it Covid or climate. Together we will be able to battle climate change and other challenges,"&nbsp;he said.<o:p></o:p>

As the leaders of India, US, Japan and Australia gathered in White House in Washington DC for first in-person Quad Summit, the group announced a new fellowship for students of these countries.

As the leaders of India, US, Japan and Australia gathered in White House in Washington DC for first in-person Quad Summit, the group announced a new fellowship for students of these countries. In his welcome note, the US President Joe Biden announced that the Quad leaders will soon launch a fellowship for masters and doctoral studies in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field. "Today, we are also launching a new Quad fellowship for students from each of our Quad countries to pursue advanced degrees in leading stem programs here in the United States, representing an investment in the leaders, innovators and pioneers of tomorrow," Biden was quoted saying by local agencies. Also read | Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga vow free, open Indo-Pacific at historic first Quad summit This fellowship will be open for students of all the four countries — the US, Australia, India and Japan. Details about this fellowship will be released later when the four leaders release a joint statement about all matters discussed during their meeting. The meet was opened by Joe Biden who announced the fellowship and thanked his fellow leaders for coming to Washington for the first in-person Quad summit. Also read | 5 Ts: PM Modi redefines contours of ties at summit with US president Joe Biden After Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the summit saying Quad is working for interest of humanity. "Our four nations met for the first time after the 2004 Tsunami to help the Indo-Pacific region. Today, when the world is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come here once again as Quad for the welfare of humanity," he said. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison congratulated his fellow leaders for accomplishing a lot in the past six months. "We believe in a free and open Indo-pacific because we know that is what delivers a strong and prosperous region," Morrison said. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga acknowledged Quad’s ability to support each other and other countries in times of need. "Till today Quad has given support, be it Covid or climate. Together we will be able to battle climate change and other challenges," he said.

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Indian PM Modi will hold the much-awaited bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden ahead of QUAD summit and UNGA. Listen in to Former Foreign minister of Australia, Alexander Downer on the bilateral meeting between the two world leaders.

Indian PM Modi to attend QUAD summit, hold bilateral meet with President Biden

India, Australia, Japan and the United States preparing to participate in the first in-person Quad leaders' summit in Washington on Friday (September 24), however, furious China has criticised the grouping.

India, Australia, Japan and the United States preparing to participate in the first in-person Quad leaders' summit in Washington on Friday (September 24), however, furious China has criticised the grouping. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterparts Scott Morrison of Australia and Yoshihide Suga of Japan arrived in the American capital at the invitation of US President Joe Biden to discuss the Coronavirus pandemic, climate change, economic cooperation and other global issues. Although China is not officially on the agenda, but political analysts have suggested that leaders might address Beijing's aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea, free Indo-Pacific freedom of navigation, etc. ALSO READ | COVID-19, climate change on agenda as PM Narendra Modi prepares to attend Quad On being asked for China's reaction on the Quad summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told the media that the quadrilateral grouping 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 aspiration of countries in the region. It will find no support," he said. On China's claims in the South China Sea, Zhao said: "China is a builder of world peace, contributor of global development and upholder of world order". "The growth of China means the growth for peace and stability in the world and China's contribution to peace, stability and development in Asia Pacific is therefore all to see." "Relevant countries should do more that is conducive to solidarity and cooperation with the four countries in the region," he added. ALSO READ | US Vice President Kamala Harris referred to Pakistan's role in terrorism during meeting with PM Modi: Shringla × Earlier in March, President Biden hosted the first-ever summit of the Quad leaders in the virtual format that vowed to strive for an Indo-Pacific region that is free, open, inclusive, anchored by democratic values, and unconstrained by coercion, sending a subtle message to China. Beijing claims almost all of the 1.3 million square miles of the South China Sea as its sovereign territory. China has been building military bases on artificial islands in the region also claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. (With inputs from agencies)

Furious China slams Quad ahead of grouping's first in-person summit in US

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan, in Washington DC on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit. The two Prime Ministers expressed happiness at their first in-person meeting. Palki Sharma brings you all the latest developments on the upcoming QUAD summit.

QUAD Summit 2021: Focus on vaccines, emerging technologies and climate change | WION-USA Direct

Coronavirus pandemic, climate change, economic cooperation and Afghanistan are on agenda as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the first in-person Quad leaders' summit in Washington on Friday (September 24), hosted by US President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

The Quad consists of four countries: the United States, Australia, India, and Japan; and their respective leaders Joe Biden, Scott Morrison, Narendra Modi and Yoshihide Suga will discuss issues pertaining to security, economy, health and other global matters.&nbsp;

ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-kamala-harris-referred-to-pakistans-role-in-terrorism-during-meeting-with-pm-modi-shringla-415387">US Vice President Kamala Harris referred to Pakistan's role in terrorism during meeting with PM Modi: Shringla</a>

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What's on the agenda?

During the crucial meeting, it is expected that the leaders will review the Quad Covid vaccine initiative and will review progress made since their first virtual summit on March 12, 2021, and discuss regional issues of shared interest.&nbsp;

The leaders are expected to exchange views on contemporary global issues such as critical and emerging technologies, connectivity and infrastructure, cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, climate change and education.&nbsp;

Although China is not officially on the agenda, the leaders might address the free and open Indo-Pacific trade and freedom of navigation.&nbsp;

For the US, the Quad meeting marks another step to reviving an American focus on diplomatic efforts, following its dramatic exit from the 20-year Afghanistan war.&nbsp;

A US official has said that hosting the Quad fundamentally is a demonstration of the priority of engaging in the Indo-Pacific, including through new multilateral configurations designed to focus on 21st-century challenges.&nbsp;

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Ahead of the&nbsp;Quad summit, PM Modi met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison, US Vice President Kamala Harris and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

The Indian prime minister also held meetings with five global CEOs for potential investment in India.

Biden is scheduled to host PM Modi at the White House on September 24. This is going to be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders after Biden took over as the US President on January 20.

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&nbsp; pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change, and other important issues.

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Coronavirus pandemic, climate change, economic cooperation and Afghanistan are on agenda as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the first in-person Quad leaders' summit in Washington on Friday (September 24), hosted by US President Joe Biden.

Coronavirus pandemic, climate change, economic cooperation and Afghanistan are on agenda as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the first in-person Quad leaders' summit in Washington on Friday (September 24), hosted by US President Joe Biden. The Quad consists of four countries: the United States, Australia, India, and Japan; and their respective leaders Joe Biden, Scott Morrison, Narendra Modi and Yoshihide Suga will discuss issues pertaining to security, economy, health and other global matters. ALSO READ | US Vice President Kamala Harris referred to Pakistan's role in terrorism during meeting with PM Modi: Shringla What's on the agenda? During the crucial meeting, it is expected that the leaders will review the Quad Covid vaccine initiative and will review progress made since their first virtual summit on March 12, 2021, and discuss regional issues of shared interest. The leaders are expected to exchange views on contemporary global issues such as critical and emerging technologies, connectivity and infrastructure, cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, climate change and education. Although China is not officially on the agenda, the leaders might address the free and open Indo-Pacific trade and freedom of navigation. For the US, the Quad meeting marks another step to reviving an American focus on diplomatic efforts, following its dramatic exit from the 20-year Afghanistan war. A US official has said that hosting the Quad fundamentally is a demonstration of the priority of engaging in the Indo-Pacific, including through new multilateral configurations designed to focus on 21st-century challenges. × Ahead of the Quad summit, PM Modi met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison, US Vice President Kamala Harris and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. The Indian prime minister also held meetings with five global CEOs for potential investment in India. Biden is scheduled to host PM Modi at the White House on September 24. This is going to be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders after Biden took over as the US President on January 20. 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 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change, and other important issues. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19, climate change on agenda as PM Narendra Modi prepares to attend Quad

In Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga held a "fruitful" meeting where they addressed a variety of topics, including how to boost trade and cultural connections.&nbsp;

Both leaders also discussed how to strengthen bilateral strategic ties ahead of US President Joe Biden's first-ever in-person Quad summit.&nbsp;

"Furthering friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @sugawitter had a fruitful meeting in Washington DC. Both leaders held discussions on several issues including ways to give further impetus to trade and cultural ties," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) tweeted.

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This was also PM Modi's first face-to-face encounter with Suga since the latter succeeded Shinzo Abe as Prime Minister in September of last year.

The bilateral meeting takes place a day before the Quad's first in-person summit, which brings together Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.

PM Modi and Suga spoke on the phone in April and discussed cooperation in a variety of areas, including high technology, skill development, and battling the COVID-19 epidemic.&nbsp;

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Suga had previously cancelled a trip to India planned for the end of April due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Modi hailed Suga as a very straightforward person after virtually inaugurating a Japanese Zen garden and Kaizen Academy established up on the premises of the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) officially June.&nbsp;

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Quad will be the first time the leaders of Australia, the United States, Japan, and India meet in person.

They'll meet in the White House, with all of the United States' military strength, friendly diplomacy (and possibly pressure) on display.

At the Quad, India and Japan are likely to face additional pressure to strengthen their role in discouraging China.

Despite the fact that the four nations have worked hard to avoid the Quad being perceived as a strategic alliance, that has been the underlying aim, and India and Japan will be questioned about their future roles.

This region's new buzzword is "deterrence," and it's all about China.&nbsp;

China's perceived threat to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific area is the Quad's main worry.

Beijing has constructed military bases on reclaimed islands in the South China Sea, a vital global waterway and trading route.

Members of the Quad regard this as a possible danger to free commerce and travel.

And each of the four Quad countries has its own concerns with Beijing.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

In Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga held a "fruitful" meeting where they addressed a variety of topics, including how to boost trade and cultural connections.

In Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga held a "fruitful" meeting where they addressed a variety of topics, including how to boost trade and cultural connections. Both leaders also discussed how to strengthen bilateral strategic ties ahead of US President Joe Biden's first-ever in-person Quad summit. "Furthering friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @sugawitter had a fruitful meeting in Washington DC. Both leaders held discussions on several issues including ways to give further impetus to trade and cultural ties," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) tweeted. Furthering friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @sugawitter had a fruitful meeting in Washington DC. Both leaders held discussions on several issues including ways to give further impetus to trade and cultural ties. pic.twitter.com/l370XzB1Yt — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2021 × Also read | 'India, US natural partners,' say Indian PM Narendra Modi, US Vice President Kamala Harris after first in-person meeting This was also PM Modi's first face-to-face encounter with Suga since the latter succeeded Shinzo Abe as Prime Minister in September of last year. The bilateral meeting takes place a day before the Quad's first in-person summit, which brings together Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. PM Modi and Suga spoke on the phone in April and discussed cooperation in a variety of areas, including high technology, skill development, and battling the COVID-19 epidemic. #WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in Washington DC, USA pic.twitter.com/acXxfrswwk — ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2021 × Suga had previously cancelled a trip to India planned for the end of April due to the coronavirus outbreak. Modi hailed Suga as a very straightforward person after virtually inaugurating a Japanese Zen garden and Kaizen Academy established up on the premises of the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) officially June. Also read | PM Modi invites US Vice President Kamala Harris to India, says her election a historic event Quad will be the first time the leaders of Australia, the United States, Japan, and India meet in person. They'll meet in the White House, with all of the United States' military strength, friendly diplomacy (and possibly pressure) on display. At the Quad, India and Japan are likely to face additional pressure to strengthen their role in discouraging China. Despite the fact that the four nations have worked hard to avoid the Quad being perceived as a strategic alliance, that has been the underlying aim, and India and Japan will be questioned about their future roles. This region's new buzzword is "deterrence," and it's all about China. China's perceived threat to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific area is the Quad's main worry. Beijing has constructed military bases on reclaimed islands in the South China Sea, a vital global waterway and trading route. Members of the Quad regard this as a possible danger to free commerce and travel. And each of the four Quad countries has its own concerns with Beijing. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi meets Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga in Washington ahead of first in-person Quad meeting

US President Joe Biden is set to host leaders at the White House at the QUAD summit 2021. On the agenda, are issues such as vaccination, emerging tech and climate change.

US President Joe Biden  set to host leaders at the White House

On the first day of the US visits Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will meet top global CEOs, and highlight economic opportunities in India. Watch this report for more details.

PM Modi to highlight economic opportunities in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA on September 23 (as per Indian time). The PM&nbsp;will be&nbsp;engaged in a number of&nbsp;high-profile meetings. Over the entirety of his US visit, PM Modi will address 76th session of United Nations General Assembly, meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, attend Quad summit and more. These high-profile meets are happening this year just over a month after Taliban's capture of power in Afghanistan. This and many other issues are likely to feature in talks.

PM Modi has addressed Global Covid-19 Summit. During his address he <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/global-covid-19-summit-indian-pm-modi-bats-for-mutual-recognition-of-vaccine-certificates-amid-uk-row-414998">made a case for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates</a>. This has come amid India's row with Britain on the same issue.

Here is PM Modi's schedule on day 1 of his US visit

September 23 (Indian time)

7:15 pm IST: Meet with global CEOs

PM Narendra Modi will meet CEOs of prominent global companies. Two of them are of&nbsp;Indian heritage.

The CEOs PM Modi will meet include Shantanu Narayen from Adobe Vivek Lall from General Atomics, Cristiano E Amon from Qualcomm, Mark Widmar from First Solar, and Stephen A Schwarzman from Blackstone.

In Pics | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pm-modi-in-usa-quad-unga-joe-biden-415080">UNGA: PM Modi arrives in US, busy days ahead</a>

The Prime Minister's meeting with American CEOs from five different key areas is reflective of the priorities of his government.

While Narayen reflects the IT and digital priority that the Indian government is pushing for, Modi's meeting with Lall is significant as General Atomics is not only the pioneer in military drone technologies but also the world's top manufacturer of state-of-the-art military drones, which the US shares only with its key allies and partners.

Jakarta-born Vivek Lall, now based out of California, for over a decade has been instrumental in major bilateral defence deals worth around $18 billion, as India and the US take steps to forge a new relationship in which defence trade is a key pillar.

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Stephen A Schwarzman is Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, one of the world's leading investment firms investing capital on behalf of pension funds, large institutions and individuals.

The meeting with Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon assumes significance, given India's push for the 5G technology to be safe and secure.

Meeting with Mark Widmar is important as First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (“PV”) solar solutions

11 pm IST: Meet with Australian PM Scott Morisson

PM Modi will hold a separate meeting with Australian PM Scott Morrison. Both India and Australia are part of Quad grouping that includes USA, Japan additionally.

Australia recently struck a submarine deal with US and UK

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PM Modi is scheduled to meet US President Joe Biden on September 24. The day will also be important because of the Quad summit. This will be first in-person summit of the grouping.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA on September 23 (as per Indian time). The PM will be engaged in a number of high-profile meetings. Over the entirety of his US visit, PM Modi will address 76th session of United Nations General Assembly, meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, attend Quad summit and more.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA on September 23 (as per Indian time). The PM will be engaged in a number of high-profile meetings. Over the entirety of his US visit, PM Modi will address 76th session of United Nations General Assembly, meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, attend Quad summit and more. These high-profile meets are happening this year just over a month after Taliban's capture of power in Afghanistan. This and many other issues are likely to feature in talks. PM Modi has addressed Global Covid-19 Summit. During his address he made a case for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates. This has come amid India's row with Britain on the same issue. Here is PM Modi's schedule on day 1 of his US visit September 23 (Indian time) 7:15 pm IST: Meet with global CEOs PM Narendra Modi will meet CEOs of prominent global companies. Two of them are of Indian heritage. The CEOs PM Modi will meet include Shantanu Narayen from Adobe Vivek Lall from General Atomics, Cristiano E Amon from Qualcomm, Mark Widmar from First Solar, and Stephen A Schwarzman from Blackstone. In Pics | UNGA: PM Modi arrives in US, busy days ahead The Prime Minister's meeting with American CEOs from five different key areas is reflective of the priorities of his government. While Narayen reflects the IT and digital priority that the Indian government is pushing for, Modi's meeting with Lall is significant as General Atomics is not only the pioneer in military drone technologies but also the world's top manufacturer of state-of-the-art military drones, which the US shares only with its key allies and partners. Jakarta-born Vivek Lall, now based out of California, for over a decade has been instrumental in major bilateral defence deals worth around $18 billion, as India and the US take steps to forge a new relationship in which defence trade is a key pillar. Also Read | Global COVID-19 summit: Indian PM Modi bats for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row Stephen A Schwarzman is Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, one of the world's leading investment firms investing capital on behalf of pension funds, large institutions and individuals. The meeting with Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon assumes significance, given India's push for the 5G technology to be safe and secure. Meeting with Mark Widmar is important as First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (“PV”) solar solutions 11 pm IST: Meet with Australian PM Scott Morisson PM Modi will hold a separate meeting with Australian PM Scott Morrison. Both India and Australia are part of Quad grouping that includes USA, Japan additionally. Australia recently struck a submarine deal with US and UK Also Read | Indian PM Narendra Modi's flight to US skips Frankfurt stopover, courtesy advanced aircraft PM Modi is scheduled to meet US President Joe Biden on September 24. The day will also be important because of the Quad summit. This will be first in-person summit of the grouping. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi's US visit day 1 schedule: Meet with Australian PM Scott Morrison, global CEOs

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India is trying to determine its place in the new world order. But, if India has to play the role of an influencer on the world stage, it will have to reinvent its approach. For that, India needs to define its allies and adversaries. Palki Sharma brings you a special report from Washington DC.

Gravitas US Edition: Is India ready to define its allies and adversaries?

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to meet with US President Joe Biden during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Both leaders are expected to discuss issues like China, the climate crisis & the COVID-19 pandemic.

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All eyes are on New York where world leaders will gather for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. WION's Siddhant Sibbal explains Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda and expectations from the high-level meeting.

WION-USA Direct: Indian PM Modi to address 76th session of the UNGA summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will meet in-person for the first time this week for the Quad summit, along with leaders of Japan and Australia. The bilateral talks between Modi and Biden will focus more on Afghanistan, Pakistan and China.

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Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden during his visit to the United States. He will also participate in the first in-person QUAD leaders' summit in Washington on Sept 24th.

PM Modi - Joe Biden to hold talks on bilateral issues in United States

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden during his visit to the United States. He will also participate in the first in-person QUAD leaders' summit in Washington on Sept 24th and will address the UN general debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on September 25.

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