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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Japan visit: US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Modi that there is so much that the two countries can and will do together.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden today (May 24) held a bilateral meeting after the Quad summit. Biden told PM Modi that he is committed to making America's partnership with India among the closest on earth, saying there is so much that the two countries can and will do together.

Had a productive meeting with @POTUS @JoeBiden. Today’s discussions were wide-ranging and covered multiple aspects of India-USA ties including trade, investment, defence as well as people-to-people linkages. pic.twitter.com/kUcylf6xXp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 24, 2022

The US President also praised India's Covid-19 vaccination efforts.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi attended the Quad Leaders' Summit alongside his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, Biden, and newly-elected Australia PM Anthony Albanese. In his opening remarks, PM Modi said that the Quad has made an important place for itself before the world in such a short span of time.

"Today, Quad`s scope has become extensive, its form effective. Our mutual trust, and our determination is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers," he said as the Quad leaders held their second in-person meeting in Tokyo.  

"At the Quad level, with our mutual cooperation, a free, open and inclusive Indo Pacific Region is getting encouraged - it is the shared goal of all of us," PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Japan, said.

My remarks at the Quad Leaders Meeting in Tokyo. https://t.co/WzN5lC8J4v — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 24, 2022

PM Modi is now scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Kishida and Albanese.

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PM Modi-US President Joe Biden hold bilateral meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting after the Quad summit. Biden told PM Modi that he is committed to making America's partnership with India among the closest on earth, saying there is so much that the two countries can and will do together.

Had a productive meeting with @POTUS @JoeBiden. Today’s discussions were wide-ranging and covered multiple aspects of India-USA ties including trade, investment, defence as well as people-to-people linkages. pic.twitter.com/kUcylf6xXp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 24, 2022

The US President also praised India's Covid-19 vaccination efforts.

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During the Quad Summit, which comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US President Joe Biden attacked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and said that he is just "trying to extinguish a culture".

"This is more than just a European issue, it's a global issue," Biden said and added that the global food crisis may worsen by Russia blocking Ukraine from exporting its grains.

"As long as Russia continues the war, the US will work with its partners," Biden said.

Putin is just trying to extinguish a culture. This is more than just a European issue, it's a global issue. Global food crisis may worsen by Russia blocking Ukraine from exporting its grains. As long as Russia continues the war, US will work with its partners: US President Biden pic.twitter.com/LpIR7TTtFU

— ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2022

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Quad has a 'lot of work' to keep Indo-Pacific region peaceful: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden, while delivering his remarks at the Quad Leaders' Summit, said that Quad has a "lot of work" to keep the Indo-Pacific region peaceful and stable.

"The Quad has a lot of work ahead of us. We have a lot of work to keep the Indo-Pacific region peaceful and stable, tacking this pandemic and next and addressing the climate crisis," Biden said.

The future of the 21st century economy is going to be largely written in the Indo-Pacific. That’s why we launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity to help all of our countries’ economies grow faster and fairer. pic.twitter.com/Bihpfumlt1

— President Biden (@POTUS) May 24, 2022

He also stated that the US will be a "strong, steady and enduring partner" in the Indo-Pacific.

"We are Indo-Pacific powers. As long as Russia continues the war, we are going to be partners and lead a global response. We stay together for the shared values and vision we have," the US President said.

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Free, open Indo-Pacific Region is our shared goal: PM Modi at Quad Leaders' Summit

At the Quad Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific Region is our "shared goal".

"At the Quad level, with our mutual cooperation, a free, open, and inclusive Indo Pacific Region is getting encouraged - it is the shared goal of all of us," he stated.

United by shared democratic values. Committed to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

The Quad Leaders’ Summit with PM @narendramodi, PM @AlboMP of Australia, PM @kishida230 of Japan and President @JoeBiden of USA @POTUS gets underway in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/gaiWiwNTp7

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 24, 2022

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Quad has made an important place for itself before world: PM Modi

While addressing the Quad Leaders' Summit, PM Modi said that the Quad has made an important place for itself before the world in such a short span of time.

"Today, Quad's scope has become extensive, its form effective. Our mutual trust and our determination is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers," he added.

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PM Modi congratulates Anthony Albanese for winning Australian elections

"First of all, I congratulate (Australian) PM Anthony Albanese and extend my best wishes for winning the elections," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said before beginning his address at the Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo.

"Your presence amongst us 24 hours after taking the oath reflects the strength of Quad friendship and your commitment towards it," Modi said.

First of all, I congratulate (Australian) PM Anthony Albanese & extend my best wishes for winning the elections. Your presence amongst us 24 hrs after taking the oath reflects the strength of Quad friendship and your commitment towards it: PM Modi at Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo pic.twitter.com/CAq7rnrHUO

— ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2022

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My govt committed to working with your countries: Australian PM Anthony Albanese at Quad Leaders' meet

Newly-elected Australia PM Anthony Albanese during his first Quad Leaders' meet said that his government is committed to working with your countries (India, Japan and United States).

"The new Australian government gives priority to taking action on climate change and building a more resilient Indo-Pacific region through economic, cyber, energy, health and environmental security," Albanese said.

My govt is committed to working with your countries. The new Australian govt gives priority to taking action on climate change & building a more resilient Indo-Pacific region through economic, cyber,energy,health &environmental security:Australian PM Albanese at Quad Leaders'meet pic.twitter.com/DcqsbXdWUq

— ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2022

07:14 IST

PM Narendra Modi attends Quad Summit with Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida, Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida hold Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo

My remarks at the Quad Leaders Meeting in Tokyo. https://t.co/WzN5lC8J4v

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 24, 2022

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PM Modi in Japan

Earlier on Monday, PM Narendra Modi began his two-day Japan visit by receiving a rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Tokyo. The Prime Minister also met a number of business leaders and CEOs. These business leaders included representatives of companies like Suzuki Motor Corporation, Soft Bank, Uniqlo and Japanese Information Technology company NEC Corporation. 

"A warm welcome by the Indian community, meetings with business leaders, IPEF launch, and a vibrant community program…sharing highlights from Day 1 of my Japan visit," PM Modi tweeted ahead of the action-packed schedule on Tuesday.

A warm welcome by the Indian community, meetings with business leaders, IPEF launch and a vibrant community programme…sharing highlights from Day 1 of my Japan visit. pic.twitter.com/gK8OKmjkKT

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2022

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Former Japan PM Yoshihide Suga-PM Narendra Modi to meet today

After the Quad summit and bilateral meetings with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, US President Joe Biden and new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, PM Modi will also meet former Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. 

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PM Narendra Modi in Japan Day 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's action-packed schedule on day 2 (May 24, 2022) of his Japan visit will begin with the Quad summit.

During the Quad Leaders` Summit in Tokyo, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to exchange views about developments in the region and global issues of mutual interest with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, US President Joe Biden, and newly-elected Australia PM Anthony Albanese.

Following the crucial Quad summit, which comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with Kishida, Biden, and Albanese.