Fact Sheet: 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit

September 22nd, 12:06 pm

President Biden hosted the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit with leaders from Australia, Japan, and India in Wilmington, Delaware. The Quad continues to be a global force for good, delivering projects across the Indo-Pacific to address pandemics, natural disasters, maritime security, infrastructure, technology, and climate change. The leaders announced new initiatives to deepen cooperation and ensure long-term impact, with commitments to secure robust funding and promote interparliamentary exchanges. Quad Commerce and Industry ministers are set to meet for the first time in the coming months.

Fact Sheet: Quad Countries Launch Cancer Moonshot Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in the Indo-Pacific

September 22nd, 12:03 pm

The Quad countries—US, Australia, India, and Japan—launched the Quad Cancer Moonshot to combat cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific. This initiative aims to strengthen cancer care by enhancing health infrastructure, promoting HPV vaccination, increasing screenings, and expanding treatment. During the Quad Leaders' Cancer Moonshot event, India commited to providing HPV sampling kits, detection tools and cervical cancer vaccines worth $7.5 million to the Indo-Pacific region.

The Voice of Global South Summit is a platform where we amplify the needs and aspirations of those often unheard: PM Modi

August 17th, 10:00 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his opening remarks at the 2024 Voice of Global South Summit, emphasized India's commitment to inclusive development, global cooperation, and addressing challenges like climate change, health security, and technological pides. He highlighted India's role in amplifying the voices of Global South nations within the G20 and shared initiatives to enhance digital infrastructure and healthcare partnerships across the Global South.

We must invest in resilient infrastructure today for a better tomorrow: PM Modi

April 24th, 10:06 am

PM Modi addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. He added that we must invest in resilient infrastructure today, for a better tomorrow. Resilience needs to be factored into new infrastructure creation. Further, it also needs to be a part of post-disaster rebuilding. After disasters, the immediate focus is naturally on relief and rehabilitation. After the initial response, our focus should also include the resilience of infrastructure.

PM addresses 6th edition of International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

April 24th, 09:40 am

PM Modi addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. He added that we must invest in resilient infrastructure today, for a better tomorrow. Resilience needs to be factored into new infrastructure creation. Further, it also needs to be a part of post-disaster rebuilding. After disasters, the immediate focus is naturally on relief and rehabilitation. After the initial response, our focus should also include the resilience of infrastructure.

Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express will ensure ‘Ease of Travel’ as well as greater comfort for the citizens: PM Modi

May 25th, 11:30 am

PM Modi flagged off the inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi via video conferencing. He also dedicated to the nation, newly electrified rail sections and declared Uttarakhand a 100% electric traction state. He informed that the travel time between the two cities will be further reduced and the onboard facilities will make for a pleasant travel experience.

PM flags off inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi

May 25th, 11:00 am

PM Modi flagged off the inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi via video conferencing. He also dedicated to the nation, newly electrified rail sections and declared Uttarakhand a 100% electric traction state. He informed that the travel time between the two cities will be further reduced and the onboard facilities will make for a pleasant travel experience.

'Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwaas-Sabka Prayaas' is the vision for our domestic as well as global governance: PM

May 23rd, 08:54 pm

PM Modi attended mega community programme in Sydney, Australia. Australian PM Albenese also joined in for the event. He said, The basis of historic ties between India and Australia is mutual trust and mutual respect.

Prime Minister’s interaction with the Indian Community in Sydney, Australia

May 23rd, 01:30 pm

PM Modi attended mega community programme in Sydney, Australia. Australian PM Albenese also joined in for the event. He said, The basis of historic ties between India and Australia is mutual trust and mutual respect.

PM Modi's closing remarks at FIPIC III Summit

May 22nd, 04:33 pm

PM Modi discussed various initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation within FIPIC. These include establishing a specialized hospital, and sea ambulances, proposing Jan Aushadhi and yoga centers, upgrading IT hub, establishing emergency helplines, supporting SME development and promoting solar power. PM Modi expressed gratitude and said that he looked forward to future engagements with the Pacific Island countries.

Prime Minister honoured with the highest civilian award of Papua New Guinea

May 22nd, 03:09 pm

In a special ceremony at the Government House, H.E. Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea (PNG) conferred PM Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL). This is the highest civilian award of PNG and recipients of the award are titled Chief. On this PM Modi stated that this is a great recognition of India and the accomplishments of its people.

Prime Minister’s Interaction with ITEC scholars in Papua New Guinea

May 22nd, 02:58 pm

PM Modi interacted with the alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) courses from across the Pacific Islands Countries in Port Moresby. He highlighted the critical role played by India’s capacity-building initiative in helping the countries meet their developmental goals, especially in the areas like good governance, climate change, digital public goods, and sustainable development. He reiterated India’s support for such capacity-building efforts.

Prime Minister honoured with the highest civilian awards of Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Palau

May 22nd, 02:18 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic visit to Papua New Guinea, was conferred with three prestigious civilian awards. He was conferred the ‘Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu’ by Papua New Guinea, ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’ by Republic of Fiji and ‘Ebakl’ Award by Republic of Palau.

Amidst challenges, India has always stood with the Pacific Countries: PM Modi

May 22nd, 02:15 pm

PM Modi co hosted the 3rd FIPIC Summit along with James Marape the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. PM Modi emphasised on the fact that be it the COVID Pandemic or any other challenges like climate change, supply chain issues, fuel, medicines among other new challenges, India has always stood with the countries of the Pacific. PM Modi on this remarked that a Friend in need, is a friend indeed.

Prime Minister's meeting with Governor-General of Papua New Guinea

May 22nd, 08:39 am

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called on Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea (PNG), on 22 May 2023 at Government House in Port Moresby, on the sidelines of the 3rd Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).

PM arrives in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

May 21st, 08:06 pm

PM Modi arrived at Port Moresby. In a special gesture, PM Marape of Papua New Guinea received PM Modi at the airport. A salute of 19 guns and Guard of honour were accorded to PM Modi. This is the first visit by an Indian PM to Papua New Guinea. The visit underscores the close friendship of India with the Pacific Island countries.

Prime Minister’s visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia

May 19th, 08:38 am

PM Modi will be visiting Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia during April 19 to 25. In Hiroshima, Japan, PM Modi will attend G7 Summit. In Papua New Guinea, the PM will take part in FIPIC Summit and in Sydney, Australia, the PM will hold bilateral meeting with PM Albanese, interact with Australian CEOs as well as Indian community.

PM hails efforts to make Atmanirbhar Bharat

January 31st, 07:49 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the efforts by Indian Oil Corp Ltd towards making India atmanirbhar by successfully exporting the first batch of indigenously made AVGAS 10LL to Papua New Guinea

PM meets various leaders during FIPIC Summit

August 21st, 04:13 pm