Australian envoy to India has said that under leadership of new Australian PM Anthony Albanese, they would like to accelerate the economic partnership with India.

'Will work on a resilient Indo-Pacific,' says Australian envoy to India Barry O'Farrell

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad has been in existence since 2007. It was first mooted by former Japanese Minister Shinzo Abe and has seen several ups and downs.

WION reports from Tokyo: Despite no security goals spelt out, Quad understands China's threat to Indo-Pacific

US President Joe Biden kick-started his first leg of the Asian tour with his visit to South Korea on Friday as Washington looks to boost its alliance in the region which has been witnessing rising Chinese commercial and military power.

US prez Joe Biden kick-starts his Asian trip to boost Indo-Pacific ties

The visiting Madagascar Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato has called the “Indo-Pacific vision a legitimate vision", an important remark given the country's key location in the southwestern Indian Ocean.

Madagascar FM calls Indo-Pacific a ‘legitimate vision’; bats for peaceful military ties with India

Bolstering security and democracy in Asia pacific region was also part of the dialogue between the Indian foreign and defense ministers and their US counterparts. Indian and US officials discussed ways to ensure a free open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

United States and India hails Indo-Pacific cooperation, China and Russia dominate talks

EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific Gabriele Visentin who is in Delhi has said that war in Ukraine "does not reduce the resolve of the EU to act in the Indo pacific". During India visit, the envoy met Secretary West Sanjay Verma, Joint Secretary Indo Pacific Geetika Srivastava, Joint Secretary Sumit Seth and envoys of all EU countries on the grouping's role in the region and implication of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Visentin said, "price tag has been shown" for breaking of international order with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what is seen is "big Neighbour attacking a smaller Neighbour in an unprovoked way, not respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state." In February, France and EU co-hosted a foreign ministers meet on the Indo Pacific.

War in Ukraine enhances EU's resolve to act in Indo Pacific, says top diplomat Gabriele

War in Ukraine enhances EU's resolve to act in Indo Pacific, says top diplomat

A US warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, part of what the US military calls routine activity but which China described as "provocative".

China says US warship sailing in Taiwan Strait 'provocative'

Foreign ministers from Indo-Pacific nations attended a Paris conference Tuesday aimed at bringing the region, an important partner for trade and exports, squarely into Europe's focus in a rapidly changing world with rising security challenges.

EU forum puts crucial Indo-Pacific region squarely on radar

In the fourth edition of the Quad meet on Friday, foreign ministers of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia sent out a stern message against those indulging in cross border terrorism and threatening to disrupt peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

In Melbourne, Quad leaders call out North Korea, make veiled references to China, Pakistan

Foreign ministers are convening a crucial meeting in Melbourne with a focus on countering china's expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region and mounting tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine conflict.

Quad counters China expansionism in Indo-Pacific

Germany’s Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner has said that his country will intensify cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. His comments come even as German frigate FGS Bayern (F217) made a port call to Mumbai as part of its seven-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.

Germany to intensify cooperation in Indo-Pacific: Envoy Lindner

The White House Indo-Pacific Coordinator, Kurt Campbell, has said that the world is most likely to see a “strategic surprise” in the Pacific while referring to China’s growing influence in the region.

World likely to see ‘strategic surprise’ in Pacific, says US official, referring to China

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the US will strengthen its military and economic ties with Asian allies to counter China's growing aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific.

Stop 'aggressive actions' in the Indo-Pacific: US warns China

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 18th ASEAN-India Summit where he touched upon a range of key issues, including COVID-19 pandemic, South China Sea issue, and stressed how ASEAN members play an important role in India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific.

South China Sea, Indo-Pacific find mention during Indian PM Modi’s meet with ASEAN leaders

United States deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman, who is in India on a two-day visit, held talks with foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday. Both leaders discussed the indo-pacific and COVID-19 pandemic during the meet.

US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman on two-day visit to India, Afghan on agenda

New Zealand’s opposition leader Judith Collins has hit out at the US and UK over China, saying their failure to adopt free trade agreements was “foolish” and increased Chinese dominance in the Indo-Pacific.

Collins blames US & UK for growing Chinese influence

Slovenia's foreign minister Anže Logar has batted for strong ties with India while calling for European Union to increase engagement with countries in the Indo Pacific. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, Logar said, "India is a very interesting and very welcome partner for cooperation...see many common positions that we can take together".

Exclusive: Slovenia foreign minister bats for stronger ties with India

Even as India and France strengthen ties, Paris has agreed to join New Delhi's Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI). IPOI was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the East Asia Summit in November 2019.

France to join India's Indo-Pacific oceans initiative; aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to exercise with Indian Navy

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is expected to visit India as part of efforts to bolster cooperation across the Indo-Pacific to counter China’s aggressive actions.

Japan PM Suga to visit India to bolster Indo-Pacific cooperation

The two ministers also showed a similar understanding of the Indo-Pacific, where both agreed that the centrality of the Association for South East Asian Nations was paramount.

EAM S Jaishankar discusses Myanmar coup with FM Sergei Lavrov

Why is India crucial to America's Indo-Pacific policy? What signal does U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin's visit to India send? WION's Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: India and the Indo-Pacific

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a new vision. He wants to focus on Indo-Pacific and marginalise China from the 5G race. Johnson needs India's support for both. But for that- the UK first needs to change its approach towards India. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Britain standing up to the China threat

UK PM Boris Johnson has unveiled a blueprint for Britain's future. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the 4 areas of importance: 1: Countering Chinese aggression 2: Indo-pacific tilt in foreign policy 3: Nuclear stockpile upgrade 4: New law against protests

Gravitas: Boris Johnson's blueprint for Britain

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