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Quad foreign ministers express grave concern over economic coercion

The Quad foreign ministers on Saturday expressed "grave concern" over "economic coercion" through arbitrary export restrictions and practices that disrupt global supply chains. In an apparent reference to China, the foreign ministers of India, the US, Australia and Japan expressed grave concerns regarding economic coercion, including arbitrary export restrictions, as well as non-market policies and practices that result in overcapacity, disrupting global supply chains in critical industries. In a joint statement after their meeting in Atlanta, the Quad foreign ministers reiterated their commitment to building reliable and open global supply chains and trusted and resilient infrastructure. The Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting was convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The ministers recognised the importance of critical sea lanes, t

Jaishankar calls for deeper Quad cooperation on energy, maritime security

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday stressed the importance of deepening cooperation among Quad nations to promote supply chain resilience and ensure technology, critical minerals, and energy security. Participating in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Jaishankar said he spoke about countering non-market practices and increased economic stresses in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta on Saturday, convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Foreign Ministers of Australia and Japan -- Penny Wong and Toshimitsu Motegi, respectively -- also attended the meeting. Jaishankar said he highlighted the importance of maintaining stability, driving prosperity and ensuring freedom of choice as continuing commitments in the Indo-Pacific. The minister also underscored taking forward agreements on counter-terrorism, maritime security and capacity building to enhance .

Quad summit to be held on sidelines of Asean meet in Philippines next month

The next edition of the Quad Summit is set to be held on the margins of the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines next month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and leaders of Australia and Japan are expected to attend the summit during the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit scheduled for November 16 to 17 in Manila. In an interview, the US Secretary of State told Network 18 that the US hoped the Quad Summit would be held before year-end. "We are going to do it in Manila, at the ASEAN conference. We don't have the specific date yet, but that's going to happen, and we're very enthusiastic about it," he said. "We look forward to being a part of that at ASEAN here in just a few weeks," Rubio added. India had planned to host the Quad Leaders' Summit last year, but it did not take place as there was no clarity from Washington on Trump's visit to the country. To a question on growing ties between the U

Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific

India is committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific with a recognition of the centrality of the ASEAN grouping in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during a meeting of the Quad coalition in Manila. Besides Jaishankar, the meeting was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi. The Quad foreign ministers last met in New Delhi in late May, when Rubio travelled to India. "Glad to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting in Manila. Reviewed the Indo-Pacific landscape and discussed recent developments. Followed up on the outcomes of the recent New Delhi meeting," the external affairs minister said on social media. "Committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific with a recognition of ASEAN centrality," he said. The Quad foreign ministers are in the Philippine capital to attend meetings related to ASEAN. The ASEAN or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is considered

Best of BS Opinion: Quad relevance, fuel pricing, and a Cockroach Party

From the implications of warming US-China ties and the future of the Quad to fuel-pricing reforms, SpaceX governance and youth discontent, here are today's key opinion pieces

Rubio's visit executes a good repair job for India and Asian Quad allies

The broad agenda of India-US cooperation has been reaffirmed, but emerging US-China bonhomie raises questions over the future of Quad

Best of BS Opinion: Water stress, IIP reforms, and the Quad's quandary

Today's BS Opinion examines India's deepening water stress, the revised IIP framework, Middle East-linked growth risks, the Quad's evolving strategy, and a review of The Liver Doctor

Quad's pivot to Indo-Pacific geoeconomics faces a credibility test

Cooperation in areas like Open Radio Access Network (RAN), digital supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence, next-generation agriculture, and food security is also deepening its focus on geoec

Best of BS Opinion: Quad drift, EV push, FTA push, and consumer demand

From the Quad's strategic uncertainty and India's EV transition to trade reform challenges and AI's impact on education, today's BS Opinion examines key global and domestic shifts

Quad launches $20 bn critical minerals initiative to cut China dependence

The Quad foreign ministers launched initiatives on critical minerals, energy security and maritime surveillance amid concerns over the grouping's future under Donald Trump

Shifting US geopolitical priorities are affecting Quad's relevance

The war in West Asia has added to the Quad nations' concerns.

Quad unveils $20 bn critical minerals initiative; India-US sign pact

The Quad framework aims to mobilise public and private investment in critical minerals supply chains, while India and the US signed a separate rare earths cooperation pact

Quad ministers announce maritime, energy and minerals cooperation

Quad foreign ministers announced new initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals, energy resilience and undersea cable connectivity at their meeting in New Delhi

Quad launches Indo-Pacific monitor plan as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

The meeting comes as Iran discusses establishing a permanent tolling system that would formalize its control over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar at Quad meet

The Indo-Pacific must remain a driver for global growth and stability, and the Quad must work towards ensuring maritime security and promoting economic choices in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. In his opening remarks at the Quad foreign ministers' meeting, he specifically called for "trusted and transparent" partnerships to bring peace and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific. The New Delhi meeting was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, with Jaishankar presiding over it. The Quad meeting came amid rising global concerns over China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific. "Our focus will clearly be on the Indo-Pacific, which is the specific limit of the Quad," the external affairs minister said in his televised opening remarks. "At the global level, we have to address issues like supply chain resilience, connectivity choke points, ...

Quad diplomats meet in Delhi to revive group after Trump tensions

Quad, formed to counter China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region, has been beset by tension after Trump last year raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50% due to purchases of Russian oil

Quad meet on Tuesday: West Asia crisis, energy security in focus

Quad foreign ministers will discuss maritime security, critical minerals and global conflicts amid rising concerns over energy flows and Indo-Pacific stability