Free, inclusive Indo-Pacific region a shared goal of Quad, PM Modi

A new Quad fellowship programme has been launched at the QUAD summit in Tokyo. This is a first-of-its-kind scholarship program that will bring together the top minds of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Fellowship will sponsor one hundred students per year, 25 from each Quad country, to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at leading STEM graduate universities in the United States. In his message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, the Quad fellowship programme is a wonderful and unique initiative. He said, this prestigious fellowship will offer our students great opportunities to pursue graduate and doctorate programmes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  Modi said, it will encourage academic excellence and promote people to people linkages between our countries. 

“I encourage our students to apply for the Quad Fellowship programme and join the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators building a better future for humanity”

A message from PM @narendramodi on the Quad Fellowship. pic.twitter.com/bEL8aYjOIs

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 24, 2022

The Prime Minister encouraged Indian students to apply for the Quad Fellowship programme and join the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators building a better future for humanity.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday participated in the Quad Leaders' meet along with the US President, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida. In his opening remarks at the Summit, Modi said that Quad has carved out a niche for itself, in such a short span of time, before the world. He added that today, Quad's scope has become vast. He said the mutual trust and determination of Quad nations is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers. Modi stressed that a free, open, and inclusive Indo Pacific Region is getting encouraged at the Quad level, with mutual cooperation. He called it the shared goal of all Quad countries.  
 Modi also congratulated the newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and extended his best wishes. He said the Australian Prime Minister's presence at Quad, within 24 hours of taking the oath reflects his strong commitment towards it and the strength of Quad's friendship. The Quad Summit provided an opportunity to take stock of the progress made so far on Quad's initiatives and also give guidance for the future. The leaders reviewed the progress of Quad initiatives, identified new areas of cooperation, and provided strategic guidance for future collaboration.