PM Modi greeted by Diaspora on arrival in US

President Joe Biden of the United States posted a welcome message welcoming the leaders of the Quad countries to his home.

PM Modi lands in Philadelphia International Airport on Sept. 21 / PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Philadelphia on a three-day visit to U.S on Sept. 21. He will be attending the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware later during the day.

PM Modi was warmly welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora at Philadelphia International Airport upon his arrival. He greeted the diaspora outside the airport and engaged with the large crowd of diaspora at the Hotel duPont in Wilmington, Delaware. Members of the Indian community performed Garba, a traditional Gujarati dance, to welcome him.

President Joe Biden of the United States posted a welcome message welcoming the leaders of the Quad countries—India, Australia and Japan, calling them his 'friends." These leaders aren't just essential to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific – they're friends of mine and friends of our nation, " Biden's message on X read.

Today, I'll welcome Prime Ministers Albanese, Modi, and Kishida to my home: Delaware.

These leaders aren't just essential to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific – they're friends of mine and friends of our nation.

I look forward to all we'll accomplish in the Summit ahead.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 21, 2024

At the Quad Leaders summit there will be a strong focus on peace, progress and stability in the Indo-Pacific. A group of US lawmakers inlcuding Indian American Rep. Ami Bera announced the creation of Bipartisan House and Senate QUAD Caucus, ahead of the Summit.

On the sidelines of the Quad Summit, the Indian PM is also scheduled to engage in a bilateral meeting with US President Biden and his other counterparts. The summit will serve as a farewell for both Biden and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida.