As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his visit to New York from September 21 to 23, members of the Indian diaspora in the U.S. are expressing excitement and admiration for his leadership. Madhav Sumani, a diaspora member, highlighted Modi’s accomplishments, including the bullet train initiative and electrification of the railway network, noting the positive changes in India.
During his visit, Modi will participate in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by President Joe Biden, and address the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Mohini Agarwal, another member of the Indian community, emphasized her hopes for improved immigration policies that would facilitate travel and investment opportunities between India and the U.S. She expressed enthusiasm for the potential for U.S. students to learn from India, reinforcing the cultural exchange between the two nations.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri mentioned that the Quad event will allow Modi to thank President Biden and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida for their leadership in enhancing the Quad partnership, which includes Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S.
Misri outlined the significance of Modi’s visit, noting it will encompass bilateral, plurilateral, and multilateral engagements, including interactions with the Indian diaspora and industry leaders. Modi’s itinerary includes a special event for the Cancer Moonshot initiative, alongside meetings with leaders from Japan and Australia.
In summary, PM Modi’s visit represents a key opportunity for strengthened ties and collaboration between the Indian diaspora and the U.S., as well as a chance to advance diplomatic relations among Quad nations.
