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...
