US President Joe Biden, one of the architects of the Quad grouping, was asked ahead of the Quad summit in Delaware if it would survive beyond November elections. The question was posed at the outgoing President – who is not seeking re-election – as he posed for a photo with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian and Japanese counterparts, Anthony Albanese and Fumio Kishida.

The four leaders represent the four member countries of the Quad, a security and strategic grouping committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Responding to the question on Quad’s future, Biden turned around and placed a hand across PM Modi’s shoulder and said, “(It will survive) way beyond November.”

The Quad summit is being held in Biden’s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.

The US elections this November will see a Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump fight with Biden not returning to the ring. Japan’s Kishida too has announced he won’t seek re-election. This implies both the US and Japan are set to be represented by new leaders at its next Quad summit.

In his opening remarks, PM Modi offered to host the Quad Leaders’ summit in India in 2025. He also highlighted that a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific is a shared priority and shared commitment of the Quad.

“We are meeting at a time when the world is surrounded by tensions and conflicts. At such a time, it is important for all of humanity that the members of the Quad move forward based on shared democratic values,” he told the Quad leaders.

US President Joe Biden, one of the architects of the Quad grouping, was asked ahead of the Quad summit in Delaware if it would survive beyond November elections. The question was posed at the outgoing President – who is not seeking re-election – as he posed for a photo with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian and Japanese counterparts, Anthony Albanese and Fumio Kishida.

The four leaders represent the four member countries of the Quad, a security and strategic grouping committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Responding to the question on Quad’s future, Biden turned around and placed a hand across PM Modi’s shoulder and said, “(It will survive) way beyond November.”

The Quad summit is being held in Biden’s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.

The US elections this November will see a Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump fight with Biden not returning to the ring. Japan’s Kishida too has announced he won’t seek re-election. This implies both the US and Japan are set to be represented by new leaders at its next Quad summit.

In his opening remarks, PM Modi offered to host the Quad Leaders’ summit in India in 2025. He also highlighted that a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific is a shared priority and shared commitment of the Quad.

“We are meeting at a time when the world is surrounded by tensions and conflicts. At such a time, it is important for all of humanity that the members of the Quad move forward based on shared democratic values,” he told the Quad leaders.

A free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific is the shared priority and commitment of the Quad countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Quad summit on Saturday. Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and Japan PM Fumio Kishida were also present at the meeting being held at the US President’s hometown of Wilmington.

In his opening remarks, PM Modi pointed out the Quad summit is being held at a time when the world is surrounded by tensions and conflicts.

“At such a time, it is important for all of humanity that the members of the Quad move forward based on shared democratic values. We are not against anybody. All of us support rules-based international order, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and peaceful resolution of all disputes. A free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific is our shared priority and shared commitment,” he told the Quad leaders.

The Quad has taken several positive and inclusive initiatives in areas such as health security, critical and emerging technologies, climate change, and capacity building, PM Modi pointed out.

“Our message is clear – the Quad is here to stay, to assist, to partner, and to complement,” he said and offered to organise the Quad Leaders’ Summit in India in 2025.

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PM Modi also noted that the first Quad summit was held under Biden’s leadership and praised his role in enhancing cooperation in every sphere in an unprecedented way.

“I express my heartfelt gratitude to you (Biden) for your firm commitment, leadership, and contribution towards the Quad,” said the Prime Minister.

PM Modi arrived in the US hours earlier on a three-day visit and held bilateral talks with President Biden at his Delaware home. The talks were extremely fruitful, he said in an online post after the meeting.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will also address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York and interact with Indian expatriates and American business leaders.

A free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific is the shared priority and commitment of the Quad countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Quad summit on Saturday. Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and Japan PM Fumio Kishida were also present at the meeting being held at the US President’s hometown of Wilmington.

In his opening remarks, PM Modi pointed out the Quad summit is being held at a time when the world is surrounded by tensions and conflicts.

“At such a time, it is important for all of humanity that the members of the Quad move forward based on shared democratic values. We are not against anybody. All of us support rules-based international order, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and peaceful resolution of all disputes. A free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific is our shared priority and shared commitment,” he told the Quad leaders.

The Quad has taken several positive and inclusive initiatives in areas such as health security, critical and emerging technologies, climate change, and capacity building, PM Modi pointed out.

“Our message is clear – the Quad is here to stay, to assist, to partner, and to complement,” he said and offered to organise the Quad Leaders’ Summit in India in 2025.

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PM Modi also noted that the first Quad summit was held under Biden’s leadership and praised his role in enhancing cooperation in every sphere in an unprecedented way.

“I express my heartfelt gratitude to you (Biden) for your firm commitment, leadership, and contribution towards the Quad,” said the Prime Minister.

PM Modi arrived in the US hours earlier on a three-day visit and held bilateral talks with President Biden at his Delaware home. The talks were extremely fruitful, he said in an online post after the meeting.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will also address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York and interact with Indian expatriates and American business leaders.