India hosted the Quad foreign ministers in Delhi as the grouping sharpened focus on maritime security, critical minerals and supply chain resilience amid rising Indo-Pacific challenges.
India is hosting the Quad foreign ministers in New Delhi as the four countries push deeper coordination on maritime security, technology partnerships and regional economic resilience.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his first India visit with a stop in Kolkata, ahead of key discussions on QUAD, defence, trade and energy cooperation.
Ahead of his India visit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled stronger energy cooperation with New Delhi and called India a key strategic partner.
It underscored the Quad’s commitment to reliable and effective lifesaving support for the people of the region.
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.
