Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting

The foreign ministers from the Quad countries—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—convened in Washington. The meeting aimed at addressing regional security dynamics, specifically sending a veiled message to China against unilateral moves affecting the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Highlights of the Meeting

• Commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific:
  The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to uphold the rule of law, democratic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Opposition to Unilateral Actions:
  The Quad strongly opposed any attempts to change the status quo in the region through force or coercion, a message directed at China.

Statements and Insights

• International Law and Economic Opportunity:
  The importance of international law and economic opportunities as underpinnings for peace, stability, and security was emphasized, especially in the maritime domain.