Quad has become a significant platform for 4 vibrant democracies: Jaishankar
Referring to recent activities of the Quad, he said that the grouping seeks to build resilient supply chains in telecom, cyber security, semiconductors and AI.
Referring to recent activities of the Quad, he said that the grouping seeks to build resilient supply chains in telecom, cyber security, semiconductors and AI.
Strengthening the partnership through QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) with Japan and Australia India and the United States are promoting a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Quad grouping of countries announced the creation of a Working Group on Counter-Terrorism in sharpening of the group's focus to combat terror.
India, Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday launched an initiative to boost their cyber security called the 'Quad Cyber Challenge'.
The 2022 Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) annual conflict study reported that in 2021, 54 state-based conflicts occurred in 35 countries, with nearly 85,000 battle-related deaths.
During his meeting with Yoshihide Suga, PM Modi thanked him for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
The four leaders reiterated their shared commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and the importance of upholding the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and peaceful resolution of disputes. They exchanged perspectives on developments in the Indo-Pacific and the conflict in Europe.
The partnership will innovate upon existing maritime domain awareness efforts, rapidly bringing emerging technologies to bear for the greater good of the Indo-Pacific community.
Cooperation on critical and security of critical cyber infrastructure are other key priority areas of cooperative measures in the Quad.
During his 10-13 February visit to Australia at the invitation of his counterpart Marise Payne, Jaishankar will participate in the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 11 February in Melbourne, along with the foreign ministers of Australia, Japan, and the United States.
