Quad Summit: Indian Diaspora To Host Event For PM Modi During His Visit To Australia In May

PM Modi will attend the event in Sydney on May 23, a day ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit scheduled on May 24. 

PM Modi will attend the event in Sydney on May 23 ( Image Source :PTI )

New Delhi: The Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation is planning to hold a large-scale community reception to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the QUAD Leaders' Summit scheduled to take place in Sydney later this month, reported ANI.

PM Modi will attend the event in Sydney on May 23, a day ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit scheduled on May 24. 

"The event, which will be held on May 23, aims to provide the large and growing Indian diaspora of Australia with an opportunity to listen to our beloved leader, the Prime Minister of India," the Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation (IADF) said in a statement.

Media registrations to cover the event open at 6:00 PM AEST/12:30 PM IST. Inviting all media panning to cover the event, to register at https://t.co/TNbbwD1Tjp. @PMOIndia @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/XUcHu6azHi

— Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation (@AuswelcomesModi) May 4, 2023

The event has received an overwhelming response, including registration by more than 20,000 members who want to be present at the event.

'There will be a cultural extravaganza with colourful performances of singing, music and various dance forms to showcase the diverse and rich culture of India and how the Indian diaspora has enriched the wider Australian multicultural society.’

More than 300 diaspora organizations from various social, cultural, linguistic, business, professional, and religious backgrounds have registered to become welcome partners for the reception.

"We have seen grand events take place whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels overseas and the Indian diaspora is excited to have him in their midst. This event in Sydney is expected to be no different as there is a huge excitement among the locals to welcome the most popular leader worldwide," Vijay Chauthaiwale who heads the BJP Foreign Affairs Department told ANI.

Ahead of going to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Japan and Papua New Guinea to attend the G7 summit and Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit respectively.

Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to promote and celebrate the diverse Indian culture in Australia. it provides a platform for the Indian diaspora in Australia to come together, network, and promote cultural and community events.