<p>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.</p>

<p>But their common perceived threat from China emboldened them to give shape to the long-pending "Quad" Coalition in 2017 to develop a new strategy and keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.</p>

<p>And this perceived threat is likely to be the main agenda of the fourth edition of the Quad summit that is to be held in Tokyo on May 23 and 24.</p>

<p>According to reports, India, the US, Japan and Australia have planned to launch a satellite-based maritime security system at the Tokyo summit to check China’s illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>It is largely believed that China is the biggest perpetrator of illegal fishing which has threatened many traditional livelihoods and economies in the region.</p>

<p>Japan remains very clear on threats posed by China to its territorial integrity, the US and Australian governments have been raising concerns about China’s new deal with the Solomon Islands, and India is still logged in a border stand-off with China</p>

<p>So, all four centuries understand and agree that this is a threat it needs to be addressed. But will they spell it out or do something about it is the big question.</p>

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<p>For many years, it was said that Quad has an identity crisis—is it the Asian NATO, is it the Asian Red Cross or something in between.</p>

<p>The lack of clear vision and security goals have clearly marred the potential of the Quad grouping.</p>

<p>However, it has seen a lot of progress in the last two years as the leaders of Japan, US, India and Australia will be meeting for the fourth time. The other two meetings were held virtually due to the Covid pandemic.</p>

<p>So, it can be said that there is definitely intent, but the failure to even spell out their clear security concerns has cast doubt on Quad's functioning.</p>

<p>Apart from that, Ukraine will certainly feature in the conversation and that is where India has to do a balancing act to try and ensure that other countries do not hijack the agenda of Quad this time.</p>

<p>It will be interesting to see how India balances its convergences and divergences in diplomacy, as there’s a lot that there goes in the Quad grouping—energy partnership, economic partnership.</p>


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.

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. But their common perceived threat from China emboldened them to give shape to the long-pending "Quad" Coalition in 2017 to develop a new strategy and keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence. And this perceived threat is likely to be the main agenda of the fourth edition of the Quad summit that is to be held in Tokyo on May 23 and 24. According to reports, India, the US, Japan and Australia have planned to launch a satellite-based maritime security system at the Tokyo summit to check China’s illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific region. It is largely believed that China is the biggest perpetrator of illegal fishing which has threatened many traditional livelihoods and economies in the region. Japan remains very clear on threats posed by China to its territorial integrity, the US and Australian governments have been raising concerns about China’s new deal with the Solomon Islands, and India is still logged in a border stand-off with China So, all four centuries understand and agree that this is a threat it needs to be addressed. But will they spell it out or do something about it is the big question. Watch | Quad Summit 2022: Focus will be China's aggression against Taiwan For many years, it was said that Quad has an identity crisis—is it the Asian NATO, is it the Asian Red Cross or something in between. The lack of clear vision and security goals have clearly marred the potential of the Quad grouping. However, it has seen a lot of progress in the last two years as the leaders of Japan, US, India and Australia will be meeting for the fourth time. The other two meetings were held virtually due to the Covid pandemic. So, it can be said that there is definitely intent, but the failure to even spell out their clear security concerns has cast doubt on Quad's functioning. Apart from that, Ukraine will certainly feature in the conversation and that is where India has to do a balancing act to try and ensure that other countries do not hijack the agenda of Quad this time. It will be interesting to see how India balances its convergences and divergences in diplomacy, as there’s a lot that there goes in the Quad grouping—energy partnership, economic partnership.

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

<p>The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Tokyo for a two-day visit from May 23 to May 24. PM Modi will have 23 engagements, including meetings with three world leaders, in around 40 hours of stay in Japan, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Sanjay Kumar Verma, Indian Ambassador to Japan said on Sunday that&nbsp;PM Modi will meet around 35 major business leaders from Japan.</p>

<p>In addition, there will be a few CEOs, chairmen and presidents of the companies who will be independently and separately meeting PM, Verma added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia's incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indian PM Modi will hold joint talks as well as bilateral talks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement released on Sunday (May 22), PM Modi wrote, "I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Quad grouping has been seen as intended to pressure China as it builds its economic and military weight in the region. In the upcoming summit, it is expected that the China issue will dominate the talks, besides the Ukraine war and the climate change crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India-based news agencies reported citing sources that PM Modi will have business, diplomatic and community interactions. He will interact with over 30 Japanese CEOs and also with hundreds of Indian diaspora members.</p>

<p>It has been understood that the prime minister will spend one night in Tokyo and two nights on the plane as he will be travelling.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the statement, PM Modi wrote: "In Japan, I will also participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the four Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives."</p>

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The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues.

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Tokyo for a two-day visit from May 23 to May 24. PM Modi will have 23 engagements, including meetings with three world leaders, in around 40 hours of stay in Japan, media reports said. Meanwhile, Sanjay Kumar Verma, Indian Ambassador to Japan said on Sunday that PM Modi will meet around 35 major business leaders from Japan. In addition, there will be a few CEOs, chairmen and presidents of the companies who will be independently and separately meeting PM, Verma added. Australia's incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indian PM Modi will hold joint talks as well as bilateral talks. WION @ Quad: Updates from Japan In a statement released on Sunday (May 22), PM Modi wrote, "I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest." The Quad grouping has been seen as intended to pressure China as it builds its economic and military weight in the region. In the upcoming summit, it is expected that the China issue will dominate the talks, besides the Ukraine war and the climate change crisis. This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest. https://t.co/xTSH2sTYI1 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2022 × India-based news agencies reported citing sources that PM Modi will have business, diplomatic and community interactions. He will interact with over 30 Japanese CEOs and also with hundreds of Indian diaspora members. It has been understood that the prime minister will spend one night in Tokyo and two nights on the plane as he will be travelling. ALSO READ | WION reports from Tokyo: Quad leaders to meet under shadow of Ukraine war, China threat × In the statement, PM Modi wrote: "In Japan, I will also participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the four Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives." "We will also exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest," he added. 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.

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