As Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the US for a three-day visit on Saturday, he said that Quad has emerged as a key group of like-minded nations to work for peace, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. In his departure statement ahead of the US visit, PM Modi said that he will be on a three-day visit to US to participate in the Quad Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden in his hometown, Wilmington and to address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York. He further said, "I look forward joining my colleagues President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Kishida for the Quad Summit.

The forum has emerged as a key group of the like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region." Speaking about his meeting with Biden, PM Modi said, "My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good." PM Modi will take part in the sixth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, which is being hosted by US President Joe Biden in his hometown on September 21.

Quad brings together four countries--India, Australia, Japan, and the United States. India will be hosting the Quad Leaders' Summit in 2025. During his visit, PM Modi will also interact with the Indian diaspora and American business leaders.

"I am eagerly looking forward to engaging with the Ind.