Joe Biden to Host Quad Summit with PM Modi and other Leaders on September 21

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is set to host the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, September 21. This summit will see the participation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, stated that the Biden-Harris Administration has made elevating and institutionalizing the Quad a top priority, from the first-ever Quad Leaders Summit at the White House in 2021 to annual summits since then.

The Quad is a diplomatic partnership between four countries: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. The upcoming summit will focus on bolstering strategic convergence among these countries, advancing their shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and delivering concrete benefits for partners in the Indo-Pacific across various key areas. These areas include health security, natural disaster response, maritime security, high-quality infrastructure, critical and emerging technology, climate and clean energy, and cybersecurity.

The statement made by the White House Press Secretary highlights the importance of the Quad in strengthening the ties among the member countries and promoting their shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region. It also mentions that the next Quad Summit will be hosted by India. Please note: The above information has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.