The White House announced on Thursday that President Joe Biden will host the fourth Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on September 21st. This marks the first time President Biden will be hosting foreign leaders in his home state of Delaware since taking office.
The summit will bring together Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and President Biden himself. The White House emphasized that the meeting is a testament to the personal relationships between the leaders and the vital importance of the Quad framework for all participating countries.
The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is a strategic partnership between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. It was initially formed in 2007 as a forum for maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, but its scope has expanded over the years to include a wider range of issues such as economic cooperation, technological development, and climate change.
The Quad Leaders Summit 2024 is expected to focus on key areas of common interest, including maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, promoting economic growth and prosperity, and addressing shared challenges like cybersecurity and climate change. The summit will be a significant opportunity for the Quad partners to reaffirm their commitment to working together to address regional and global issues and to advance their shared interests.
