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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,...

July 4, 2024 3:34 PM

Rajnath Singh, Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles discuss closer cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held talks with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles. The two leaders reviewed issues related to defence cooperation and the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Australia. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, "Spoke with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr. @RichardMarlesMP. We reviewed a range of issues pertaining to defence cooperation and discussed closer collaboration b...

June 3, 2024 3:08 PM

US, Indo-Pacific partners holding talks in Singapore on clean energy

The U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is holding a ministerial meeting this week in Singapore, including major firms joining a "Clean Economy" investor forum to boost infrastructure and climate investments across the region. It marks the first in-person IPEF ministerial session since the substantial conclusion of negotiations for the IPEF Clean Economy Agreement and the Fair Economy Agreement in November in San Francisco. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the countries plan to ...

September 16, 2024 5:45 PM

US affirms commitment to Indo-Pacific region amidst recent diplomatic engagements

The United States has reaffirmed its unwavering focus on the Indo-Pacific region, citing recent diplomatic engagements as evidence of continued commitment. "We have not taken our eye off the ball when it comes to our efforts and our focus on the Indo-Pacific and the Asia region broadly," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, emphasising the administration's persistent dedication. Highlighting significant milestones, Patel referenced President Biden's ...

May 21, 2024 11:14 AM

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms Quad’s commitment to a secure Indo-Pacific

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Monday that the Quad alliance is working towards realising its shared vision of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific and delivering in the field of clean energy, disaster relief and health security. "Whether it's delivering clean energy, STEM talent, disaster relief, health security or resilient communication infrastructure, the Quad is working towards realising its shared vision of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Quad partners would co...