Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Japan on Sunday evening to attend the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, colloquially known as the Quad, is a strategic security dialogue between India, Australia, Japan, and the United States.
During his two-day visit, PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, US President Joe Biden and newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
In a tweet on Sunday evening, PM Modi said, “This evening, I am leaving for Japan to attend the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest.
This evening, I am leaving for Japan to attend the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have an opportunity to discuss various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest. https://t.co/xTSH2sTYI1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 22 May 2022
He continued, “Just 2 months ago, in March, I had the honor of hosting [Japan] PM Kishida in India. I am confident that this visit will enhance the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. I will also interact with Japanese business leaders and the Indian community there.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi described the visit as “furthering the force for the global good”.
quad summit
The Quad Summit is the main event of PM Modi’s visit to Japan, aimed at promoting cooperation among member countries and discussing the development of the Indo-Pacific region.
The leaders of the four member states will review the progress of various Quad initiatives.
“We will also exchange views on the development of the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest,” PM Modi said. official statement before the tour.
The Quad summit is likely to bring to the fore important security issues in the Indo-Pacific. All members are interested in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. With regard to Taiwan, the Biden-led US administration is engaged in sending a message of deterrence.
Indian Ambassador to Japan Sanjay Kumar Verma said, “The Quad has a positive, constructive agenda, so we do not target any country or region for that. We hope that peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region is adhered to.” Go.
“We want to see that international laws are followed and no country follows the path of coercive economic policy. So these are all in the basket but the main objective of the quad meetings is to see a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific,” They said.
On the first day of his visit to Japan, PM Modi will attend the launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) by US President Biden. Taiwan will not be involved in the launch.
PM Modi’s itinerary
Take a detailed look at PM Modi’s itinerary during his two-day visit to Japan.
May 23
Arrival in Tokyo at 7.50 am (4.20 am IST)
8.30 am Welcome by the Indian Diaspora
After 2 p.m. meetings with business leaders including NEC Corporation President Nobuhiro Ando, UNIQLO CEO Tadashi Yanai, Suzuki Motor Corporation advisor Osamu Suzuki and SoftBank Group Corp.’s Board Director Masayoshi Son.
4.30 pm – Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) launched by US President Biden
5.30 pm – Roundtable with Japanese business leaders
Interaction with Indian Community at 7.30 pm
May 24
Quad leaders group photo at 10.18 am
Quad Summit at 10.25 am
12.30 pm – Inauguration of Quad Fellowship
12.45 pm – Quad lunch hosted by Japanese PM Kishida
Bilateral meeting with US President Biden at 2.30 pm
Bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at 4 pm
Bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Kishida at 6.10 pm