Page 5 - Latest Updates on Quad
India, Japan have set $42 billion investment target by 2027: S Jaishankar
'There are currently 1,400 Japanese companies operating in India, and we aim to increase this number,' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a Quad press briefing
 "India, Japan have set $42 billion investment target by 2027: S Jaishankar")
Only Quad can ensure freedom, stability in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar
In his opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting here, Jaishankar said Quad members have significant additional responsibilities
 "Only Quad can ensure freedom, stability in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar")
Quad members pledge to work towards free, peaceful Indo-Pacific region
Foreign ministers of the Quad countries also called for upholding the free and open rules-based international order
 "Quad members pledge to work towards free, peaceful Indo-Pacific region")
China accuses Quad of stirring up conflicts, creating tension in region
In a loud and clear message to China, the Quad foreign ministers in Tokyo called for upholding the free and open rules-based international order and respecting the principle of freedom
 "China accuses Quad of stirring up conflicts, creating tension in region")
Biden committed to attend annual QUAD Summit in India, says White House
Kirby said now that Biden is not running for reelection, certainly, one can expect there will be opportunities on the calendar that may not have been before
 "Biden committed to attend annual QUAD Summit in India, says White House")
India set to advance Indo-Pacific agenda at Quad foreign ministers' meeting
The agenda is set to address China's expanding naval activities in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, alongside concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes
 "India set to advance Indo-Pacific agenda at Quad foreign ministers' meeting")
Officials from Quad countries review progress made since May 2023 summit
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the officials to exchange views on important regional and international issues of mutual interest
 "Officials from Quad countries review progress made since May 2023 summit")
US Senators and corporate world bat for stronger India-US relationship
We want India and the United States to be the very best of friends with the deepest relationships, Senator Steve Daines said on Monday
 "US Senators and corporate world bat for stronger India-US relationship")
Aukus focus: The strategic pivot to France
Capability asymmetries between India and the US impede joint training
 "Aukus focus: The strategic pivot to France")
US govt reaffirms unwavering commitment to the Indo-Pacific region
Highlighting significant milestones, Patel referenced President Biden's initiatives, including a historic trilateral summit at Camp David involving Japan and the Republic of Korea
 "US govt reaffirms unwavering commitment to the Indo-Pacific region")
EAM Jaishankar reaffirms Quad's commitment towards ensuring peace, security
Quad is a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States committed to supporting an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific
Quad a statement that others cannot have 'veto' on our choices: Jaishankar
The external affairs minister said the Quad reflects the growth of a multipolar global order and its central approach is collaborative, and not unilateral
 "Quad a statement that others cannot have 'veto' on our choices: Jaishankar")
US House passes Quad bill to facilitate closer cooperation between members
Two Democratic lawmakers voted against the bill. One of them being Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from Minneapolis
 "US House passes Quad bill to facilitate closer cooperation between members")
Relevance of Quad set to grow: EAM Jaishankar at Indian Ocean Conference
Jaishankar's remarks came during a fireside chat with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong at the Indian Ocean Conference
 "Relevance of Quad set to grow: EAM Jaishankar at Indian Ocean Conference")
Upto India to 'forcefully define' Quad partnership, says US envoy Garcetti
"Bilaterals are always engaging but the two countries get a little bored of each other when it is just direct," he added
 "Upto India to 'forcefully define' Quad partnership, says US envoy Garcetti")
India's negotiating imperatives
Even as the global power equations are in a state of flux, India's basic circumstances have to change for it to play a lead role in negotiations
 "India's negotiating imperatives")
'US re-engagement with China have no implications on ties with India, Quad'
The official said the re-engagement is primarily aimed at having better bilateral relations, especially on the economic and business front, which both countries believe is important
 "'US re-engagement with China have no implications on ties with India, Quad'")
India-US partnership within Quad enhances security: General Atomics
Vivek Lall, Chief Executive for the General Atomics Global Corporation, also said as his company is building its support network within India, it is also reaching out to the Indian high-tech sector
 "India-US partnership within Quad enhances security: General Atomics")
US Pentagon fact sheet: 'Decisive year' for open, stable Indo-Pacific
The Pentagon plans to bolster India's defence modernization, including by advancing the priorities outlined in the 'Roadmap for US - India Defence Industrial Cooperation'
 "US Pentagon fact sheet: 'Decisive year' for open, stable Indo-Pacific")
Balancing acts
India keeps its foreign policy independent and flexible
 "Balancing acts")
