Quad Summit In Pics: Modi Meets Biden, Albanese & Kishida, Grouping Pledges Battle Against Cancer In Indo-Pacific

On the sidelines of Quad, PM Modi held an 'extremely fruitful' meeting with US President Biden, where the two discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The Quad leaders discussed ties with each other, the leaders announced various initiatives to address the development priorities of the Indo-Pacific region and the global community as a whole.

(L-R) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meet for the Quad Leaders’ Summit at Wilmington, Delaware, US. (Photo: PIB)

PM Modi emphasised that the Quad is not aimed at any particular country, but is committed to promoting rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty. In a veiled reference to China, PM Modi, in his opening statements at the Summit, said the Quad’s priority is a 'free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific'. (Photo: PIB)

Quad leaders have pledged to strengthen the overall cancer-care ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific, and provide greater support for cancer prevention, beginning with a focus on cervical cancer. India has committed to providing HPV sampling kits, detection tools and cervical cancer vaccines worth $7.5 million to the region. (Photo: PIB)

At the meeting, the Quad leaders discussed novel ways of cooperating with partners in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and South Asia while reviewing and steering the direction for the future of Quad cooperation, PTI quoted an official as saying. (Photo: PIB)

PM Modi held an 'extremely fruitful' meeting with US President Biden, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, and exchanged views on global and regional issues including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. (Photo: PIB)

PM Modi met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in the US and exchanged views on deepening bilateral cooperation further. The two leaders noted that the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership is in its 10th year, and expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the relationship. (Photo: PIB)

PM Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to 'further deepen' bilateral ties. Modi said he 'cherishes the time-tested friendship' with Australia. (Photo: PIB)