Quad

January 22, 2025 10:31 AM

EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in first bilateral meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his first bilateral meeting with newly-appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where they reviewed the extensive India-US partnership and discussed a range of regional and global issues. The meeting took place just hours after Rubio assumed office, marking a significant start to their diplomatic collaboration. Sharing moments from the meeting on X, Jaishankar said, “Delighted to meet @secrubio for his first bilateral meeting after assumption of...

January 21, 2025 10:12 PM

Rubio to Meet EAM Jaishankar, Quad FMs in First Foreign Visit

Rubio to Meet EAM Jaishankar, Quad FMs in First Foreign Visit In his first foreign engagement as the newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio will meet with the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping, including India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This meeting will be followed by individual discussions with each minister, starting with Jaishankar. Rubio, a former Senator from Florida, was sworn in earlier in the day by Vice-President J.D. Vance after receiving unanimo...

January 20, 2025 10:15 AM

Washington: EAM Jaishankar meets Japan, Australia’s Foreign Ministers, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged on Sunday in high-level diplomatic discussions in Washington, meeting with Japanese and Australian Foreign Ministers to strengthen bilateral ties and assess regional cooperation under the Quad framework. Jaishankar held talks with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, focusing on the progress of bilateral initiatives and recent developments concerning the Quad. Sharing details on X, he said, "Good to meet with FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan. Reviewed ...

December 31, 2024 3:02 PM

‘From “shared response” in 2004 tsunami to “vital force” for progress in Indo-Pacific’: Jaishankar highlights Quad’s progress

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Quad, emphasizing its evolution from a collective response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami into a key force driving stability, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. In a post shared on X, Jaishankar said, “Two decades ago, the idea of Quad began with a shared response to the Indian Ocean tsunami. Today, the Quad stands as a vital force for stability, progress, and prosperity in the Indo...

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...

November 5, 2024 10:24 AM

Australia, India say US election result won’t impact Quad group

Australia and India's foreign ministers said on Tuesday they were confident the Quad group of the U.S., India, Australia and Japan would continue to cooperate in the Indo-Pacific region regardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong told reporters in Canberra she had met Mike Pompeo, who served as Secretary of State in the previous Trump Administration, ahead of the U.S. election and had "a very good discussion". "One of the priorities for ...

September 24, 2024 8:42 AM

US has long endorsed permanent UNSC seats for India, Germany, Japan: Antony Blinken

Affirming support for the reformation of United Nations Security Council to better represent the developing world, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that the United States has long endorsed permanent seats in the council for India, Japan and Germany. Speaking at the 'Summit of the Future' at the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday (local time), Blinken put forward the US' idea of two permanent seats for Africa, one rotating seat for Small Island Developing States...

September 24, 2024 8:25 AM

Prime Minister Modi departs for India wrapping three-day US visit

Following his three-day visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for India on Monday (local time) from John F Kennedy Airport in New York. During his three-day visit, PM Modi attended the QUAD Leaders' Summit, interacted with the Indian diaspora in New York at the 'Modi and US' event, and addressed the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly. Along with that, he held key bilateral meetings during his visit, including meetings with Ukraine's President Volodymy...

September 23, 2024 11:21 PM

For India, One Earth, One Family and One Future is a commitment : PM Modi at UN’s Summit of The Future

Asserting that India is committed to protecting the interests of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that 'One earth, One Family and One future' is a commitment of the country. PM Modi said that the country has lifted 250 million people out of poverty, demonstrating the viability of sustainable development. "For India, One Earth, One Family, One Future is a commitment. This commitment is also reflected in our initiatives such as 'One Earth, One Health' and 'One Sun, One World...

September 23, 2024 11:23 PM

Global action must align with ambition: PM Modi at UN Summit of the Future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations today, underscoring the need for global action to align with ambitious goals. He identified cyber, maritime, and space domains as emerging areas of conflict that require urgent attention. PM Modi said that terrorism remains a persistent threat to global peace and security. "While on one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, cyber, maritime, and spac...