Page 18 - Latest Updates on Quad
Leaders of Quad countries to hold first summit on March 12
The top leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia will hold their first summit in a virtual format under the framework of the Quadrilateral coalition or Quad on March 12
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First Quad summit on March 12; PM Modi to meet US President virtually: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the leaders will discuss regional and global issues of shared interest
 "First Quad summit on March 12; PM Modi to meet US President virtually: MEA")
India, Japan talk South China Sea, freedom of navigation ahead of Quad meet
Prime Minister Suga also asked for understanding and cooperation toward the early resolution of the abductions issue by North Korea
 "India, Japan talk South China Sea, freedom of navigation ahead of Quad meet")
India seeks funds from Quad alliance to match China's vaccine push: Report
A source said that at the February virtual meeting, the Quad countries discussed ways to 'encourage alternative medical supply chains, thereby implying less dependency on China'
 "India seeks funds from Quad alliance to match China's vaccine push: Report")
Harris speaks with Morrison; reaffirms strength of US-Aus alliance
US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke over phone with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and discussed opportunities for further bilateral cooperation on global and regional challenges
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Biden admin views Quad as having essential momentum, potential: Official
The Quad is aimed at ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, a region that witnessed increasing Chinese military assertiveness in recent years
Aus reiterates commitment to deepen cooperation at Quad foreign min meet
Quad countries work with ASEAN and through ASEAN-led architecture, particularly the East Asia Summit, to advance a stable and prosperous region, read the release
Quad nations emphasise on respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty
India and three other member nations of the Quad on Thursday vowed to uphold a rules-based international order underpinned by respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
Quad partners are strong supporters of ASEAN centrality, says Australia
Adding further on the importance of the Quad, the statement said that Quad is a key pillar of Australia's international agenda and complements our other bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement
Jaishankar to participate in virtual Quad ministerial meeting today
External Affairs S. Jaishankar is to participate on Thursday in a virtual ministerial meeting of the Quad, according to the State Department
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US: Secy of State Blinken to hold 'Quad' meet with Australia, India, Japan
Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed in a telephone call last week to strengthen Indo-Pacific security through the Quad
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Biden admin sees Quad as foundation to build on Indo-Pacific policy
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said at an event organised by the US Institute of Peace, a Congress-funded think-tank, on Friday that US will build on and carry forward the four-nation Quad
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India indispensable partner in Japan's vision for Indo-Pacific: Envoy
In addition to bilateral efforts, Satoshi said Quad is another platform where Japan and India have been working together with a focus on Indo-Pacific
 "India indispensable partner in Japan's vision for Indo-Pacific: Envoy")
Hong Kong dissent: China threatens countermeasures against UK, Australia
In a bid to assert its dominance over Hong Kong, China on Friday threatened countermeasures against Britain and Australia
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Best of BS Opinion: India's embrace of Quad, local and global this Diwali
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
13 years on, the Quad resumes war games amid China's growing assertiveness
The navies of India, US, Japan and Australia are back together for Exercise Malabar
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Quad coalition is in keeping with changing times, says Jaishankar
Coming together of India, Japan, the US and Australia under 'Quad' was very much in keeping with changing times, and a reflection of the evolving landscape of a multipolar world, S Jaishankar said
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Beijing rebuff: Australia to take part in naval excercise Malabar 2020
The four-nation naval exercise will be held later this year
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We have been cautious to expand Quad: US Deputy Secretary of State Biegun
"Of course, as we advance in this direction, there is an elephant in the room -China," the US Deputy Secretary of State said
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'Quad' nations ready to work with others for free, open Indo-Pacific: US
Washington has been pushing for closer collaboration among the members of the so-called Quad grouping as a bulwark against China's growing regional influence
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