Frequency of high-level contacts has imparted a strong momentum to bilateral relations, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the opportunity provided by the Quad Leaders’ Summit to hold bilateral discussions with key strategic allies - US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Talks during these meetings spanned the entire gamut of bilateral ties and focused on steps to further strengthen cooperation between India and the three nations. 

Prime Minister Modi's Bilateral Talks with US President Biden
Meeting on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Delaware, Prime Minister Modi President Biden discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They exchanged views on global and regional issues including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

In a special gesture, President Biden hosted the meeting at his home in Wilmington.

According to the MEA, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for the unparalleled contributions made by President Biden in giving impetus to the India-US partnership. He warmly recalled his State visit to the US in June 2023 and President Biden’s visit to India in September 2023 for the G-20 Leaders’ Summit. Prime Minister Modi noted that the visits have imparted greater dynamism and depth to the India-US partnership.

During their talks, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India and the US today enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership that covers all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests and vibrant people-to-people ties. The two leaders expressed confidence in the strength and continuing resilience of the relationship and their belief in its significance for all areas of human endeavor between the two countries.

PM Modi Meets Japanese Prime Minister Kishida 
Prime Minister Modi also met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of Quad Leaders’ Summit and reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries. He also exchanged views to deepen cooperation further, including defense and security ties and B2B and P2P collaborations.

According to the MEA, the two Prime Ministers warmly recalled their many interactions, especially since their first Annual Summit in March 2022. Prime Minister Modi  thanked Prime Minister Kishida for his unwavering dedication and leadership in enabling advances in the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership over the last few years.

Prime Minister Modi bid farewell to Prime Minister Kishida and wished him success and fulfillment in his future endeavours.

PM Modi, Australian PM Albanese Discuss Bilateral Issues
Prime Minister Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met on the sidelines of the 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington for their ninth in-person interaction since May 2022. They acknowledged that the frequency of high-level contacts has imparted a strong momentum to bilateral relations.

According to the MEA, the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas such as political and strategic, defence and security, trade and investments, education and research, climate change and renewable energy, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. 

“Both leaders renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the multilateral fora and reiterated their commitment to take the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to even greater heights,” the MEA stated.