Modi Visits US for Quad Summit in Delaware

During his U.S. visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a 92.5% silver, hand-engraved train model inscribed with 'Delhi-Delaware' to President Joe Biden and a pashmina shawl to First Lady Jill Biden, highlighting the craftsmanship of Indian artisans and the strong diplomatic ties between India and the U.S. The gifts were presented following the Quad Leaders' Summit in Delaware, where leaders from the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan discussed strategic security in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on countering China's assertive actions. The summit emphasized joint coast guard operations and maritime domain awareness initiatives, reflecting a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Both leaders hailed the partnership as a defining one for the 21st century, with Modi reiterating the Quad's role as a 'force for global good.' Additionally, Biden returned 297 smuggled antiquities to India, furthering cultural ties between the two nations.