Quad members US, Japan, India and Australia in a joint statement denounced the use of terrorist proxies and emphasised the "importance of denying any logistical, financial or military support to terrorist groups which could be used to launch or plan terror attacks, including cross-border attacks."

"We reiterate our condemnation of terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks," the joint statement said.

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The group said it remains focused on "harnessing critical and emerging technologies to enhance the prosperity and security of the region.

"We'll advance interoperability and security through the signature of a new MOC on 5G supplier diversification and open RAN," it said.

"We underscored unequivocally that the centerpiece of the international order is international law, including the UN Charter, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states," the statment said.

The Quad is committed to cooperation with partners in the region who share the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Individually and collectively, we will further strengthen our cooperation with Pacific island countries, to enhance their economic well being," it added.

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The statement also added that the group is committed to "denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula" and is "deeply concerned" about the crisis in Myanmar.

In the 5G technology sphere, the Quad joint statement said it welcomes Prague Proposals on Telecommunications Supplier Diversity while emphasising "interoperability and security".

"In an increasingly digital world with sophisticated cyber threats we recognize an urgent need to take a collective approach to enhancing cybersecurity," the statement said.

Key highlights:

<ul>
	<li>Cooperation with partners in the region on free and open Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Maintenance of freedom of navigation and overflight to meet challenges to the maritime rules-based order including in the East and South China Seas.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Further strengthen&nbsp;cooperation with Pacific island countries.</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Reaffirm UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021) which demands Afghan territory must never again be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Importance of upholding international standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism consistent with FATF recommendations.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Quad partners have collectively pledged $$ 5.2 billion to the COVAX AMC.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Recognising the urgent need to address climate change as emphasised in the latest IPCC reports.</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Official launch of the Quad Fellowship programme. &nbsp;The Quad Fellowship will bring 100 students to the United States each year &nbsp;to pursue graduate degrees in STEM fields.</li>
</ul>

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	<li>Work together to create an Earth observation-based monitoring and sustainable development framework. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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	<li>Maritime Domain Awareness and HADR: Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) designed to work with regional partners to respond to humanitarian and natural disasters, and combat illegal fishing. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Quad members US, Japan, India and Australia in a joint statement denounced the use of terrorist proxies and emphasised the "importance of denying any logistical, financial or military support to terrorist groups which could be used to launch or plan terror attacks, including cross-border attacks." "We reiterate our condemnation of terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks," the joint statement said. Also Read: Quad vs China: All four countries have recently had confrontations with China The group said it remains focused on "harnessing critical and emerging technologies to enhance the prosperity and security of the region. "We'll advance interoperability and security through the signature of a new MOC on 5G supplier diversification and open RAN," it said. "We underscored unequivocally that the centerpiece of the international order is international law, including the UN Charter, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states," the statment said. The Quad is committed to cooperation with partners in the region who share the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Individually and collectively, we will further strengthen our cooperation with Pacific island countries, to enhance their economic well being," it added. Watch | QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Narendra Modi holds talks with Japanese PM Kishida The statement also added that the group is committed to "denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula" and is "deeply concerned" about the crisis in Myanmar. In the 5G technology sphere, the Quad joint statement said it welcomes Prague Proposals on Telecommunications Supplier Diversity while emphasising "interoperability and security". "In an increasingly digital world with sophisticated cyber threats we recognize an urgent need to take a collective approach to enhancing cybersecurity," the statement said. Key highlights: Cooperation with partners in the region on free and open Indo-Pacific. Maintenance of freedom of navigation and overflight to meet challenges to the maritime rules-based order including in the East and South China Seas. Further strengthen cooperation with Pacific island countries. Reaffirm UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021) which demands Afghan territory must never again be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists. Importance of upholding international standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism consistent with FATF recommendations. Quad partners have collectively pledged $$ 5.2 billion to the COVAX AMC. Recognising the urgent need to address climate change as emphasised in the latest IPCC reports. Official launch of the Quad Fellowship programme. The Quad Fellowship will bring 100 students to the United States each year to pursue graduate degrees in STEM fields. Work together to create an Earth observation-based monitoring and sustainable development framework. Maritime Domain Awareness and HADR: Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) designed to work with regional partners to respond to humanitarian and natural disasters, and combat illegal fishing. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

In joint statement, Quad condemns terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Tokyo to attend the Quad 2022 summit met the Indian diaspora on Monday.

The Indian prime minister told the gathering that Japan has played an important role in India's development&nbsp;while adding that the island nation has intimate and spiritual relations with India.

PM Modi who has a hectic schedule during the trip will hold bilateral talks with PM Kishida on Tuesday.

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Expanding on India's goal, PM Modi said: "We are working towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in India as he added that wellness centres are being developed to take healthcare to all corners of the country.

"Today's world needs to follow the path shown by Gautam Buddha. This is the only way to save humanity from the challenges like violence, anarchy, terrorism and climate change," India's prime minister told the Indian diaspora.

India's prime minister explained the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' to the Indian diaspora, saying: "The way global chain supply was disrupted, the entire supply chain was questionable. To avert such a situation in future, we are moving ahead with the resolution of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.&nbsp;

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"Our resolution of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is not only for India, this is also a very big investment for stable and sustained global chain supply," he said.

"As we complete 75 years of independence, India is working on the roadmap for the next 25 years," he told Indians gathered at the meeting.

"In the last 8 years, we have made our democracy strong and resilient. It is serving as one of the strongest pillars of progress, we are working towards building a system that is not only inclusive but caters to a leakage proof governance to fulfil the aspirations of every citizen."

"We are working towards building a system that is not only inclusive but caters to a leakage proof governance to fulfil the aspirations of every citizen," he said.

"Today, India is optimistic about a tech-led, science-led, innovation-led and talent-led future," he said.

India's prime minister invited Japanese citizens to visit India citing Swami Vivekananda's words.

"Swami Vivekananda once said every Indian should visit Japan once in their life. Today, I will say, every Japanese should visit India once in their life."

"Whenever I visit Japan, I witness your affection. Many of you have settled in Japan for years and assimilated Japanese culture. Still, the dedication toward Indian culture and language is ever-growing," Modi told the Indian diaspora.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Tokyo to attend the Quad 2022 summit met the Indian diaspora on Monday. The Indian prime minister told the gathering that Japan has played an important role in India's development while adding that the island nation has intimate and spiritual relations with India.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Tokyo to attend the Quad 2022 summit met the Indian diaspora on Monday. The Indian prime minister told the gathering that Japan has played an important role in India's development while adding that the island nation has intimate and spiritual relations with India. PM Modi who has a hectic schedule during the trip will hold bilateral talks with PM Kishida on Tuesday. Also Read: PM Narendra Modi receives rousing welcome in Tokyo, meets top business leaders Expanding on India's goal, PM Modi said: "We are working towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in India as he added that wellness centres are being developed to take healthcare to all corners of the country. "Today's world needs to follow the path shown by Gautam Buddha. This is the only way to save humanity from the challenges like violence, anarchy, terrorism and climate change," India's prime minister told the Indian diaspora. India's prime minister explained the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' to the Indian diaspora, saying: "The way global chain supply was disrupted, the entire supply chain was questionable. To avert such a situation in future, we are moving ahead with the resolution of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Watch | Quad 2022 - Joe Biden launches Indo-Pacific Economic Framework "Our resolution of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is not only for India, this is also a very big investment for stable and sustained global chain supply," he said. "As we complete 75 years of independence, India is working on the roadmap for the next 25 years," he told Indians gathered at the meeting. "In the last 8 years, we have made our democracy strong and resilient. It is serving as one of the strongest pillars of progress, we are working towards building a system that is not only inclusive but caters to a leakage proof governance to fulfil the aspirations of every citizen." "We are working towards building a system that is not only inclusive but caters to a leakage proof governance to fulfil the aspirations of every citizen," he said. "Today, India is optimistic about a tech-led, science-led, innovation-led and talent-led future," he said. India's prime minister invited Japanese citizens to visit India citing Swami Vivekananda's words. "Swami Vivekananda once said every Indian should visit Japan once in their life. Today, I will say, every Japanese should visit India once in their life." "Whenever I visit Japan, I witness your affection. Many of you have settled in Japan for years and assimilated Japanese culture. Still, the dedication toward Indian culture and language is ever-growing," Modi told the Indian diaspora. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Tokyo: Key highlights

Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-all-set-to-visit-us-this-week-for-quad-key-bilateral-meetings-on-the-anvil-414076">Narendra Modi</a> and US President Joe Biden&nbsp;will "strengthen&nbsp;deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.

President Biden will be hosting Modi on September 24.&nbsp;

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The US president will also be conducting the first in-person Quad summit at the White House with Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga, Australian PM Scott Morrison along with the Indian prime minister.

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The leaders are set to review the situation in the Indo-Pacific region after their first virtual summit in March this year.&nbsp;

President Biden and PM Modi are expected to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan including counter-terrorism, regional issues and climate change.

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The two leaders are also set to work on free and open Indo-Pacific and steps to be taken to fight the pandemic. PM Modi will be meeting US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 23 as the US and India look to further strengthen bilateral ties.

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In a release, the White House said, "The President will participate in a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India."

PM Modi had spoken to President Biden in April earlier and with US Vice President Harris in June.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.

Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries. President Biden will be hosting Modi on September 24. Click here for WION's complete UNGA coverage The US president will also be conducting the first in-person Quad summit at the White House with Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga, Australian PM Scott Morrison along with the Indian prime minister. Watch: The leaders are set to review the situation in the Indo-Pacific region after their first virtual summit in March this year. President Biden and PM Modi are expected to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan including counter-terrorism, regional issues and climate change. Also Read: Pandemic, Afghanistan expected to dominate UNGA summit, says Indian envoy The two leaders are also set to work on free and open Indo-Pacific and steps to be taken to fight the pandemic. PM Modi will be meeting US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 23 as the US and India look to further strengthen bilateral ties. Also Read: A look back at Indo-US relations as Modi-Biden prep to meet at UNGA In a release, the White House said, "The President will participate in a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India." PM Modi had spoken to President Biden in April earlier and with US Vice President Harris in June. (With inputs from Agencies)

President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA

A mega Quad vaccine initiative with India as the key will be one of the main outcomes of the first-ever <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-an-eye-on-china-biden-to-hold-first-summit-with-india-australia-japan-369834">Quad</a> grouping's leadership summit.

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The leaders of the Quad - Indian PM Narendra Modi, Australia's PM Scott Morrison, Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga&nbsp;and US President Joe&nbsp;Biden will be meeting at 7pm&nbsp;virtually.

Sources told WION that the Quad vaccine initiative will basically function as "vaccines developed in the US, manufactured in India, financed by Japan and US, and supported by Australia" and will allow "new manufacturing capacity to be added" in India for exports to the Indo-Pacific region.

India has been playing a major role in terms of providing COVID-19&nbsp;vaccines to the global community and so far sent vaccines to 69 countries. The total vaccines India has sent, both as gift and commercial is at 585.30 lakh doses. This number includes 1 lakh doses sent to UN Health workers.

Sources explained, "Our role in the Quad vaccine initiative will project and reinforce India’s credentials as a trusted, reliable manufacturer and supplier of quality vaccines."

"It will appreciably expand our vaccine maitri effort" and "strengthen India’s standing.... as a critical node in global health supply chains, and as a selfless contributor to global health security," the source added.

India produces 60 per cent&nbsp;of global vaccines and amid the COVID-19&nbsp;pandemic has been termed the “pharmacy of the world”.

Last year it sent medicines such as HCQ and Paracetamol to around 150 countries to deal with covid. Interestingly, the Quad+ initiative at the foreign secretary-level regularly met virtually in 2020 to share best practices to deal with the crisis.

Pointing out, sources said, "pooling of individual capacities and strengths by Quad countries" is aimed at "expediting global vaccine delivery" and will help meet the "demand-supply gap, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region."

Beijing sees Quad as "anti China"&nbsp;grouping, something dismissed by member countries.

In the backdrop of Chinese views, the sources said Quad’s "model of enlightened, humanitarian collective action" through the supply of COVID-19 vaccines will "offer a template for peace, cooperation and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region".

A mega Quad vaccine initiative with India as the key will be one of the main outcomes of the first-ever Quad grouping's leadership summit. Watch: The leaders of the Quad - Indian PM Narendra Modi, Australia's PM Scott Morrison, Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden will be meeting at 7pm virtually.

A mega Quad vaccine initiative with India as the key will be one of the main outcomes of the first-ever Quad grouping's leadership summit. Watch: The leaders of the Quad - Indian PM Narendra Modi, Australia's PM Scott Morrison, Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden will be meeting at 7pm virtually. Sources told WION that the Quad vaccine initiative will basically function as "vaccines developed in the US, manufactured in India, financed by Japan and US, and supported by Australia" and will allow "new manufacturing capacity to be added" in India for exports to the Indo-Pacific region. India has been playing a major role in terms of providing COVID-19 vaccines to the global community and so far sent vaccines to 69 countries. The total vaccines India has sent, both as gift and commercial is at 585.30 lakh doses. This number includes 1 lakh doses sent to UN Health workers. Sources explained, "Our role in the Quad vaccine initiative will project and reinforce India’s credentials as a trusted, reliable manufacturer and supplier of quality vaccines." "It will appreciably expand our vaccine maitri effort" and "strengthen India’s standing.... as a critical node in global health supply chains, and as a selfless contributor to global health security," the source added. India produces 60 per cent of global vaccines and amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been termed the “pharmacy of the world”. Last year it sent medicines such as HCQ and Paracetamol to around 150 countries to deal with covid. Interestingly, the Quad+ initiative at the foreign secretary-level regularly met virtually in 2020 to share best practices to deal with the crisis. Pointing out, sources said, "pooling of individual capacities and strengths by Quad countries" is aimed at "expediting global vaccine delivery" and will help meet the "demand-supply gap, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region." Beijing sees Quad as "anti China" grouping, something dismissed by member countries. In the backdrop of Chinese views, the sources said Quad’s "model of enlightened, humanitarian collective action" through the supply of COVID-19 vaccines will "offer a template for peace, cooperation and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region".

Quad summit to announce 'vaccine initiative' with India's manufacturing at the centre

In a significant development for the world and the region, the first-ever summit of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/quad-fms-meet-for-third-time-india-calls-for-upholding-rule-of-law-in-myanmar-364627">Quad</a> leaders is being planned and is expected to take place very soon.&nbsp;

While no time schedule is known as of now, the meet, expected to be held virtually, will bring together US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister&nbsp;Scott Morrison, and Japan's Yoshihide Suga.

Confirming plans of the meet, Australian PM Scott Morrison&nbsp;said, "I am looking forward to that first gathering of Quad leaders. It will be the first-ever gathering of Quad leaders. I already had bilateral discussions with Narendra Modi and Yoshihide Suga, the PM of Japan and PM of India."

"We are looking forward to those discussions and follow-up face-to-face meetings as well,"&nbsp; he said, adding that such meets will become a "feature of the Indo-Pacific engagement".&nbsp; It will, however, not have a big bureaucracy, with a big secretariat, he added.

"It will be four leaders, four countries working together constructively for the peace, prosperity and stability of the Indo -Pacific".

The Australian PM also recalled how the summit was "one of the first things" he had discussed with Biden when both spoke after the US president took office.

"The Quad is very central to the United States and our thinking about the region. Looking at the Indo-Pacific also through the prism of our ASEAN partners, their vision of the Indo-Pacific," the Australian PM added.

"The president and indeed the secretary of state, have made clear that their re-engagement in multilateral organisations particularly in the Indo-Pacific is key in building stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific."

February saw the third foreign minister-level talks of the Quad grouping. The foreign ministers of Quad countries - US secretary state Antony Blinken, Japanese foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu, Australian foreign minister&nbsp;Marise Payne and India's external affairs minister Dr S&nbsp;Jaishankar discussed key issues like COVID-19 pandemic&nbsp;and Myanmar.&nbsp;

Quad foreign ministers&nbsp;had met last year in Tokyo in a physical meeting. The first Quad foreign ministerial meeting took place in New York in 2019 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Quad is seen very suspiciously by China which has termed it "Asian NATO",&nbsp; something that has been dismissed by the grouping.&nbsp;

 
The dialogue was first initiated in 2007 by the then Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe&nbsp;but lost support, only to re-emerge in 2017 when leaders of the grouping met.&nbsp;

Last year saw Australia being invited to Malabar exercises which saw all four Quad countries coming under one umbrella for naval exercises in the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Quad plus meetings took place at the foreign secretary-level to exchange best practices.

In a significant development for the world and the region, the first-ever summit of Quad leaders is being planned and is expected to take place very soon. While no time schedule is known as of now, the meet, expected to be held virtually, will bring together US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japan's Yoshihide Suga.

In a significant development for the world and the region, the first-ever summit of Quad leaders is being planned and is expected to take place very soon. While no time schedule is known as of now, the meet, expected to be held virtually, will bring together US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japan's Yoshihide Suga. Confirming plans of the meet, Australian PM Scott Morrison said, "I am looking forward to that first gathering of Quad leaders. It will be the first-ever gathering of Quad leaders. I already had bilateral discussions with Narendra Modi and Yoshihide Suga, the PM of Japan and PM of India." "We are looking forward to those discussions and follow-up face-to-face meetings as well," he said, adding that such meets will become a "feature of the Indo-Pacific engagement". It will, however, not have a big bureaucracy, with a big secretariat, he added. "It will be four leaders, four countries working together constructively for the peace, prosperity and stability of the Indo -Pacific". The Australian PM also recalled how the summit was "one of the first things" he had discussed with Biden when both spoke after the US president took office. "The Quad is very central to the United States and our thinking about the region. Looking at the Indo-Pacific also through the prism of our ASEAN partners, their vision of the Indo-Pacific," the Australian PM added. "The president and indeed the secretary of state, have made clear that their re-engagement in multilateral organisations particularly in the Indo-Pacific is key in building stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific." February saw the third foreign minister-level talks of the Quad grouping. The foreign ministers of Quad countries - US secretary state Antony Blinken, Japanese foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu, Australian foreign minister Marise Payne and India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar discussed key issues like COVID-19 pandemic and Myanmar. Quad foreign ministers had met last year in Tokyo in a physical meeting. The first Quad foreign ministerial meeting took place in New York in 2019 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Quad is seen very suspiciously by China which has termed it "Asian NATO", something that has been dismissed by the grouping. The dialogue was first initiated in 2007 by the then Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe but lost support, only to re-emerge in 2017 when leaders of the grouping met. Last year saw Australia being invited to Malabar exercises which saw all four Quad countries coming under one umbrella for naval exercises in the Indian Ocean. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Quad plus meetings took place at the foreign secretary-level to exchange best practices.

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