What happened
The Quad foreign ministers reaffirmed support for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The meeting linked maritime security with practical cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, infrastructure, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
India’s foreign minister stressed ASEAN centrality and regional stability. The United States side said the Quad remains a priority.
The meeting was presented as part of a broader effort to resist coercion in the region and deepen cooperation among the four countries.
Background and earlier position
The Quad is a diplomatic and strategic format involving India, the United States, Japan, and Australia. It has increasingly moved from a loose consultative grouping to a platform for practical coordination on maritime and technological issues.
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