Foundation Times

In a clear signal to Beijing and its growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, leaders of the Quad grouping said Saturday that they “recommit to promoting the free, open, rules-based order, rooted in international law and undaunted by coercion, to bolster security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden , Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japan’s outgoing PM Yoshihide Suga met for about two hours and pledged to ensure a “free and open” Indo-Pacific which is also “inclusive and resilient” at a time when China’s assertiveness is growing in the region.Other matters discussed: Afghanistan and the growing issue of human rights, assistance to Afghan nationals in need of safe havens, to deepen their cooperation in South Asia, ways to fight against terrorism, coordination to built better infrastructure in the region, vaccine supplies and trade among other things.

Addressing the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, PM Modi said, on August 15 this year, India entered its 75th year of independence. United Nations:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he represents a country which is known as the "mother of democracy".  PM Modi cited his journey from being a tea vendor at a railway station to becoming the prime minister to underline the strength of India's democracy.  Addressing the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly, Modi said, "We have a great tradition of democracy, which is thousands of years old.  I represent a country which is known as the mother of democracy. Our diversity is the hallmark of our strong democracy:- Addressing the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly , PM Modi said, 'This year on August 15, India has entered its 75th year of independence. Our diversity is the hallmark of our strong democracy . Prime Minister Modi said that this is a country ...