Joint Statement of Quad Foreign Ministers Meet 2024

On 29th July, 2024, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, and the U.S. Secretary of State, met in Tokyo and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the international order for global benefit.

Key Points

They discussed the Quad's role in fostering a free, open, inclusive, and resilient Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the importance of freedom, human rights, and peaceful dispute resolution.
They addressed regional challenges, including maritime security, emerging technologies, cyber security, and climate change, while promoting sustainable development and infrastructure resilience.
They commit to upholding the UN Charter, international law, and rule of law, advancing UN reforms, and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs, ensuring "Leave no one behind."
The Quad also condemned terrorism and emphasized adherence to international law.
They condemn the ongoing attacks perpetrated by the Houthis against international and commercial vessels transiting through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
They condemn the 7^th October 2023 terror attacks, call for the release of hostages, urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza, and support a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace and stability.
They supported ASEAN and Pacific Island nations, aiming to enhance cooperation across the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
They committed to continuing efforts in health security, humanitarian assistance, and gender equality, while looking forward to future Quad meetings in India and the U.S.