Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in Washington DC

On 21st January 2025, EAM participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting in Washington DC. The meeting reaffirmed the Quad's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Key Points

Joint Statement: The Quad pledged to uphold the rule of law, democratic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Focus Areas: Emphasis was placed on maintaining international law, ensuring peace and stability, and promoting prosperity in all domains, especially maritime security.
Strengthening Security: Quad nations are committed to bolstering regional maritime, economic, and technology security amid growing threats.
Supply Chains: They stressed the importance of building reliable and resilient supply chains to enhance regional development.
Future Plans: The Quad plans to advance its initiatives in the coming months and will hold regular meetings. Preparations are underway for the next Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will be hosted by India.