Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day U. S. visit. After this visit, he also participated in the Quad Summit. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi stressed on the importance and utility of the Quad. He also said that the coming together of the Quad countries is very important for humanity.
What did PM Modi say about it?
"I am happy that I am participating in the Quad Summit in my third term. The first Quad summit of 2021 was held under the leadership of the United States. The United States has provided all kinds of support to this conferece in a short eriod of time. The role of the United States in this process is very important. I am deeply grateful to the US for its contribution to the Quad, "PM Modi said.
In such a situation, it is very necessary for humanity that the Quad works together on the basis of democratic values. We are not against anyone. "Our goal is a free and open Indo-Pacific. We have worked in a positive way on issues like health, security, technology and climate change, "he added.
What is the Quad summit?
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a strategic alliance between the US, India, Japan and Australia. The alliance was established in 2007. According to experts, the main undeclared goal of the formation of the 'Quad' is to curb China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region i.e. the maritime area between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. At the same time, the main purpose of this alliance is to protect other countries in the Asia-Pacific region from Chinese domination. The Quad not only focuses on security but also other global issues ranging from economic to cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, climate change, pandemics and education.