Quad Summit 2023: Leaders Unite for Indo-Pacific Prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had productive meetings with Japanese and Australian counterparts at the Quad Summit. Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, trade, security, and regional stability. Modi lauded the time-tested friendships and explored ways to deepen ties, emphasizing peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'very good' meetings with his Japanese and Australian counterparts on the sidelines of the Quad Summit, seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation for mutual benefits and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Modi met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Wilmington.

The Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, was an opportunity for Modi and Albanese to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, especially in trade, security, and cultural exchange. Modi expressed his appreciation for Australia's enduring friendship.

Modi also met Kishida to review the India-Japan relationship, focusing on advancing infrastructure, green energy, and defense cooperation. The leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress in their strategic partnership, celebrating its 10th year, ahead of Kishida's term ending on October 1 and Biden's term ending January 2025.

(With inputs from agencies.)