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Quad foreign ministers resolve to work towards free, open Indo-Pacific

'We are building an agenda which seeks to further our shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific,' said EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar meets US counterpart Blinken in Aus; reviews bilateral ties

EAM S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken here ahead of a crucial meeting of Quad foreign ministers, saying progress in different domains of Indo-US relations was positive.

Quad foreign ministers agree to expedite delivery of Covid-19 vaccines

The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines under the Quad initiative will be delivered in the first half of 2022, the foreign ministers of the coalition said on Friday

1st batch of Quad-supported vaccines to be delivered in first half of 2022

The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines under the Quad initiative will be delivered in the first half of 2022, the foreign ministers of the grouping said

US Secretary of State says confrontation with China not inevitable

Confrontation with China is not inevitable, but the United States must stand up with its allies for a rules-based system threatened by Chinese aggression, Blinken said Friday.

Quad grouping deserves the freedom to work together, says Antony Blinken

Antony Blinken on Friday said Quad grouping deserves the freedom to work together and associate with whom they choose to benefit people.

Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting opportunity to review progress: Jaishankar

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a partnership of four nations, each of whom shares a commitment to openness, transparency and challenges coming out of the current global order.

Top diplomats at Quad seek to bolster cooperation for open Indo-Pacific

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a partnership of four nations, each of whom shares a commitment to openness, transparency and challenges coming out of the current global order.

Foreign ministers of Quad countries likely to meet in Melbourne this month

A meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad countries is expected to be held later this month in Melbourne, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

Biden plans 'several stops' on Asia trip, accepts Quad summit invitation

The bloc comprising Japan, US, Australia and India will meet in Japan late spring.

Japanese PM hopes to host in-person Quad Summit in first half of 2022

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday expressed his willingness to host an in-person summit of the Quad countries in the first half of the year in Japan

Quad is very much for real, moved very effectively and well: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that Quad consisting of the US, Japan, Australia, and India is "very much for real"

Quad partnership can address contemporary global challenges: Harsh Shringla

The Quad partnership is one of the ways that could help address strategic competition and geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said

Japan to host Quad group meeting next year, says US official

If this Quad Summit takes place it would be the first one to be hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

China's aggressiveness frequent topic of discussion among Quad: Pentagon

India, the US and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific

UNGA address: 'When India reforms, world transforms,' says PM Modi

Modi said that the science and technology-based innovations taking place in India can make a big contribution to the world

BS Views of the Week: China after Evergrande, and how fast India can grow

From the future of the Chinese economy after the Evergrande crisis to India's own medium-term economic outlook, here's what Business Standard columnists and editorials had to say this week

Quad nations to focus on clean-energy supply chain, says Australia PM

The United States, Japan, India and Australia will work to improve the security of supply chains for critical technologies such as clean energy: Morrison

Quad calls for end to violence in Myanmar, de-nuclearization of North Korea

Quad leaders on Friday called for an end to violence in Myanmar, the complete denuclearization of North Korea in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions

Covid-19: Quad countries pledge to donate 1.2 bn vaccine doses globally

The Quad countries - United States, India, Japan and Australia - have pledged to donate more than 120 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses globally, in addition to the vaccines financed through COVAX.