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India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserts the Quad, a security dialogue group involving India, the US, Australia, and Japan, is crucial for maintaining freedom, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region, especially against China’s growing territorial assertiveness. Jaishankar highlights the Quad’s expansive agenda, including efforts in technology, disaster relief, maritime security, and education, emphasizing its practical outcomes and collaborative approach with other countries.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with other Quad Foreign Ministers, met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. Jaishankar conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Modi and briefed Kishida on the key takeaways from the Quad meeting. He expressed appreciation for Kishida’s guidance on the Quad’s growth and his views on strengthening India-Japan ties. Jaishankar also highlighted the Quad’s practical outcomes, including initiatives in humanitarian assistance, maritime domain awareness, and open-RAN networks, emphasizing the grouping’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Tokyo, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties in security, trade, education, and practical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. This meeting precedes the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, where Jaishankar also held talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized the crucial role of the Quad nations in safeguarding the Indo-Pacific region, stressing that their collaboration is essential for maintaining its freedom, openness, stability, and security. Addressing the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tokyo, Jaishankar asserted that the grouping is here to stay and grow, highlighting the shared commitment of the Quad nations to global good.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar embarks on a diplomatic journey to Laos and Japan, attending key regional summits. His visit to Laos marks a decade of India’s Act East Policy and offers insights into this landlocked nation’s history, struggles, and potential.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tokyo from July 28th to 30th. The meeting will focus on strengthening security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, with key discussions on maritime security, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, and infrastructure projects. The ministers are also expected to review the progress of the Quad’s health security working group and discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Following a meeting between US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell and top Indian officials, the US has confirmed India’s intention to continue collaboration for a safe and thriving Indo-Pacific region. The meeting also discussed strengthening regional coordination through initiatives like the Quad partnership.