PM Modi's US Visit Deemed "Fruitful" as He Returns to India

After concluding his three-day visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home late at night (U.S. time).

"Had a fruitful roundtable with tech CEOs in New York, discussing aspects relating to technology, innovation and more. Also highlighted the strides made by India in this field. I am glad to see immense optimism towards India," Modi stated in a post on X.

During his trip, PM Modi participated in the Quad Leaders' meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, alongside Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Following the meeting in Wilmington, PM Modi travelled to New York, where he addressed a large gathering of Indian Americans at the Nassau Coliseum. He spoke on numerous topics, including India's upcoming general elections and its growing technological capabilities. "I have always recognised the potential of the Indian diaspora, even when I held no official position... For me, you all are strong brand ambassadors of India. This is why I call you 'Rashtradoot,'" he said.

Later, Modi engaged in a productive discussion with CEOs of leading American IT companies, emphasising India's growth potential and exploring avenues for bilateral collaboration across various sectors. Among those present were Sundar Pichai of Google and Shantanu Narayen of Adobe.

On the final day, Modi addressed the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Speaking to world leaders at UNGA, he said, “The success of humanity depends on our collective strengths, rather than on conflict. Achieving global peace and development requires reforms in global organisations. Reform is essential for maintaining relevance. Granting permanent G20 membership to the African Union at the New Delhi Summit was a significant step in this direction.”