Modi U.S. visit: Foreign Secretary outlines PM’s schedule; gives no confirmation on Trump meeting
The Hindu
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefs media on PM Modi's U.S. visit, including Quad summit, U.N. Summit, tech CEO meetings.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (September 19, 2024) briefed the media on Prime Minister Nardendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the U.S.
Mr. Modi will be in the U.S. from September 21-23.
Mr. Misri said that the Prime Minister will fly directly to Wilmington, Delaware for the Quad summit before heading to New York for the U.N. Summit of the Future. Mr. Modi will also address the diaspora, conduct meetings with tech CEOs and bilateral talks with various leaders.
On Republican candidate Donald Trump’s announcement that Mr. Modi will meet him, Mr. Misri did not give any confirmation. He saids they are trying to fix a number of meetings in the U.S. and will give an update once they are confirmed.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's power grid, launching nearly 300 drones and missiles amid freezing temperatures, causing widespread outages.
Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio discuss trade, energy, and cooperation, agreeing to stay in contact on key issues.
Trump supports Iranian protesters while threatening intervention, prompting warnings from Iranian officials about U.S. interference destabilizing the region.
Syrian army designates eastern Aleppo a closed military zone amid escalating tensions with Kurdish forces and ongoing clashes.
Shorts News:Watch: Catholic priest DJs in Beirut nightclub, sparking backlash and debate
Trump to attend World Economic Forum meet in Davos; strong India delegation expected, organisers say
Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, joined by a strong Indian delegation, focusing on global issues.
China encourages Canada to pursue independent foreign policy as PM Carney visits, seeking to ease U.S. influence.
The Trump administration designates three Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations, impacting U.S. relations and sanctions.
Independent counsel seeks death sentence for ex-South Korean leader Yoon over martial law imposition
Independent counsel requests the death penalty for former South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol over rebellion charges linked to martial law.
Test your knowledge with our daily quiz on Somaliland and South Yemen's political history and recent developments.
Myanmar's pro-military party claims majority seats in junta-run elections, raising concerns over military dominance and legitimacy.
German Chancellor Merz claims Iran's leadership is nearing collapse amid widespread protests and urges an end to violence.
India denies suspending trade with Afghanistan, labeling claims as false and a product of Pakistani propaganda.