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PM Modi emplanes for New York; to address Indian diaspora, attend UN ‘Summit of the Future’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for New York from Philadelphia Airport on Saturday after attending the Quad Summit. He will participate in the Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the United Nations on Sunday.

The PM will address a diaspora event and engage in a roundtable discussion with CEOs. On September 23, PM Modi will address the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly.

PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders to discuss issues of mutual interest on the sidelines of the summit. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the Summit as a “once-in-a-generation UN Summit.”

The “Summit of the Future” is an important milestone in the history of the UN as it approaches its 80th year of establishment in 2025. A large number of global leaders are expected to participate in the summit.

PM Modi on Saturday said that discussions with Quad leaders were fruitful, focusing on how the Quad can continue to work for global good. He added that member states will collaborate in key sectors such as healthcare, technology, climate change, and capacity building.

“Glad to have met Quad Leaders during today’s Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. The discussions were fruitful, focusing on how the Quad can keep working to further global good. We will keep working together in key sectors like healthcare, technology, climate change, and capacity building,” Prime Minister Modi posted on X.

“Held extensive discussions with PM Albanese. We seek to add even more momentum in areas like trade, security, space, and culture. India greatly cherishes its time-tested friendship with Australia,” the PM said in another post.

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