Indo-Pacific

December 31, 2024 11:04 AM

Quad marks two decades of cooperation, reaffirms commitment to a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific

Marking the 20th anniversary of their collaboration, the Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—have reaffirmed their shared vision for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The grouping's origins trace back to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which claimed nearly a quarter of a million lives and displaced 1.7 million people across 14 countries. In a joint statement by the U.S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of India, Au...

October 30, 2024 3:46 PM

Australia to ramp up missile production as Indo Pacific enters new missile age

Australia said it was boosting its missile defence capability amid "significant concerns" about China's test of an ICBM in the South Pacific, and will bolster weapons stockpiles and exports to security partners as the region enters a new "missile age". Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said in a speech on Wednesday that Australia was increasing its missile defence and long-range strike capability, and would cooperate with security partners the United States, Japan and South Korea, to con...

October 11, 2024 1:08 PM

Free and open Indo-Pacific essential for regional peace and progress: PM Modi at East Asia Summit

A free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific is essential for the peace and progress of the entire region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address at the East Asia Summit in Laos on Friday. PM Modi emphasized the importance of focusing on development in the Indo-Pacific region, rather than expansionism, indirectly referring to China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, which has contributed to geopolitical tensions. He said that maritime activities should be governed by the Unite...

October 10, 2024 9:48 PM

ASEAN-India Summit: PM Modi meets Japanese counterpart Ishiba, leaders reaffirm commitment to peaceful Indo-Pacific

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on the sidelines of the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, recognising India and Japan as indispensable partners. Notably, Prime Minister Modi is visiting Laos at the invitation of Laos's Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone. He will also be participating at the 19th East Asia Summit there. His visit is significant as...

September 23, 2024 1:10 PM

Quad launches MAITRI maritime initiative in Indo-Pacific; India to host first training workshop in 2025

India will host the inaugural symposium of the new regional maritime initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI), to train Quad partners "to monitor and secure their waters, enforce their laws, and deter unlawful behavior." The first MAITRI workshop will be hosted by India in 2025, said Nancy Izzo Jackson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs. "We are also proud to announce a new regional maritime initiative for training in the Indo-Pacific or MAITRI with an ...

September 22, 2024 7:19 AM

Quad Cancer Moonshot: PM Modi announces USD 7.5 million grant and 40 million vaccine doses to combat cervical cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a $7.5 million support package for sampling kits, detection kits and vaccines to assist nations in combating cervical cancer. This announcement was made during the Quad Cancer Moonshot event, hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. "India is ready to share its experience and expertise. Today, many experts from India working in cancer care have joined us at this event. Our visio...

September 22, 2024 3:02 AM

Quad countries support peaceful resolution of all issues, committed to inclusive Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Quad Summit on Saturday, underscored the alliance's shared democratic values amid global tensions and conflicts. He highlighted that cooperation among Quad nations -- India, the United States, Australia, and Japan -- is crucial for the greater good. In his opening remarks at the summit in Delaware, PM Modi said that the Quad is not an alliance against any nation but rather a forum that supports a rules-based international order, respect for sovereig...

September 20, 2024 8:43 AM

Quad has been working to make lives of people better in Indo-Pacific: US

US State Department's Hindustani Language Spokesperson, Margaret Macleod, has said that Quad since its inception has been working to make the lives of people better in the Indo-Pacific. She said that US President Joe Biden is hosting Quad Summit in Delaware, as it is his state and he wants to showcase the importance of his personal ties with Quad leaders. In an interview with ANI, Macleod stated that the next joint statement of Quad will include cooperation between the four nations in various s...

September 19, 2024 5:00 PM

PM Modi to attend Quad Summit, address UN’s Summit of the Future during U.S. visit: foreign secretary

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday emphasized the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United States for the Quad Summit, highlighting its bilateral, plurilateral, and multilateral significance. The Quad group comprises India, the United States, Japan and Australia. Misri outlined the summit's agenda, which includes advancing development in the Indo-Pacific region and implementing Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, a Cancer Moonshot initiative ...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart ahead of Quad meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong shortly before the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting and talked about intensifying the bilateral ties between the two nations. Jaishankar said that he and Wong also discussed deepening practical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. In a post on X, he said, "A great start this morning meeting Australian FM @SenatorWong in Tokyo. Spoke about further steps to intensify our bilateral ties including in security,...