In a big move to counter China, Quad nations have jointly agreed to build a port in Fiji. This assumes significance as Fiji is a key nation in Indo-Pacific, where China's influence has increased. Quad also opposed unilateral actions in South China Sea that threaten peace and security.


QUAD to Build Fiji Port to Counter China's Influence Amid Hormuz Crisis

S. Jaishankar described the recent QUAD foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as “substantive,” highlighting the depth of discussions among member nations. The talks involved representatives from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia focusing on Indo-Pacific security and regional cooperation.


Indo-Pacific Stability Dominates QUAD Discussions

S. Jaishankar described the recent QUAD foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as “substantive,” highlighting the depth of discussions among member nations. The talks involved representatives from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia focusing on Indo-Pacific security and regional cooperation.

QUAD Meeting: EAM Jaishankar Highlights Key Outcomes, Says 'QUAD Meeting Was Substantive’

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said QUAD foreign ministers held a “very good meeting” in New Delhi with a shared goal of intensified Indo-Pacific cooperation. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced new QUAD initiatives, including a port infrastructure project in Fiji and stronger collaboration on critical minerals. The discussions highlighted the group’s growing focus on regional connectivity, supply chains, maritime security, and strategic partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.


QUAD Foreign Ministers Hold High-Stakes Delhi Talks | Indo-Pacific Stability Tops Agenda

The QUAD nations have unveiled a major new Indo-Pacific maritime initiative aimed at tracking ships, sharing real-time surveillance data and countering threats across one of the world’s busiest trade regions.

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Rubio announces QUAD’s new Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance initiative. What is it? WION Decodes

QUAD Summit: Indo-Pacific Stability Dominates QUAD Discussions

QUAD Leaders Push Stronger Indo-Pacific Cooperation 

Foreign ministers from India, United States, Japan and Australia came together in New Delhi for crucial QUAD discussions focused on Indo-Pacific cooperation and regional security. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the meeting alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts from Japan and Australia. The joint briefing highlighted efforts to strengthen strategic coordination, maritime security, economic resilience, and diplomatic ties amid growing geopolitical challenges in the region.


QUAD Summit: Jaishankar Leads Key QUAD Briefing In New Delhi 

India is set to host an important QUAD meeting led by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, bringing together top diplomats from the United States, Australia, and Japan. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi are expected to join discussions focused on regional security, Indo-Pacific cooperation, trade, and strategic coordination. The meeting is also seen as a major push to strengthen the QUAD alliance amid rising geopolitical tensions in Asia.


QUAD Foreign Ministers Gather in India for Strategic Security Talks

India will host the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 26, bringing together senior diplomats from Australia, Japan and the United States to discuss regional and global developments and deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

The meeting will be convened at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to participate in the ministerial dialogue in the national Capital.

New Delhi To Host QUAD Foreign Ministers on May 26

India is hosting the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Delhi just days after the Trump-Xi summit. Quad members might be having concerns around US-China rapprochement. Iran war and Hormuz disruptions have affected most of them. How will Indo-Pacific security focus of Quad play out?

Quad foreign ministers' meet takes place in Delhi after Trump-Xi summit. What will be different?

Quad partners held a rare meeting in Beijing, showcasing unity amid ongoing Chinese military drills. The development underscores shifting diplomatic dynamics and rising security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.


Quad unity on display amid Taiwan tensions 

The Quad has strongly condemned the recent terror incident in Delhi following a deadly blast that has shaken the nation. This video covers what the Quad has stated, the impact of the attack, and how international partners are responding to the growing threat of terrorism.

Delhi Blast: Quad Condemns Delhi Blast Terror Attack as Nations Unite Against Terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan and China from August 29 to September 1 for key diplomatic engagements. In Tokyo, he will hold talks with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba on Quad cooperation, economic security, and tech partnerships. In China, he will attend the SCO Summit, pushing for a strong stance against cross-border terrorism.


India-japan bilateral ties under review: security cooperation upgrade 

The message from Washington is to reconfirm that the Quad would stay, but it may work to achieve a less comprehensive agenda than before. Besides, its inner solidarity may be moulded by what happens between now and the next summit to be hosted by India later in the year.

The trimming of the Quad

Jaishankar said that the Quad ministers agreed strongly that the goal was to strengthen strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific, and that there was in parallel a Quad business roundtable on critical minerals, and companies from all four Quad nations were present at that roundtable.

‘We will act against terror perpetrators, their supporters and enablers’: EAM Jaishankar

In a statement, the Quad said, "condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir" and "express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extend our heartfelt wishes for a swift and full recovery to all those injured."

Quad condemns Pahalgam terror attack

The external affairs minister once again affirmed that India has every right to defend its people against terrorism, saying that the nation will exercise that right. The union minister further said that victims and perpetrators of terrorism “must never be equated”.

‘World must display zero tolerance towards terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar in US

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov QUAD alliance, consisting of the United States, Japan and Australia, and formed with trade interests to are organising naval and military exercises, and India must understand the agenda 

Lavrov says India is being forced by the QUAD and the US into military operations

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Morning news brief: Quad warns China; US Federal DEI staff to be put on leave, and more

World: Marco Rubio will host discussions with the Indo-Pacific QUAD Foreign Ministers at the Department of State. This will be followed by a one-on-one meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Marco Rubio's diplomatic debut: US Secretary of State to hold talks with QUAD foreign ministers

The US secretary of state and the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday, the day after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Watch this report for more details!

Quad foreign ministers expected to meet the day after Trump's inauguration

Quad meet likely after Trump's inaugurations

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, said on Saturday (Nov 2) that friendships in the modern world are no longer exclusive, pointing to the evolving multipolar global landscape.

‘Some friends are complicated’: EAM Jaishankar on India’s evolving global alliances

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