Quad Leaders Affirm Group's Enduring Role in Indo-Pacific

In a strong show of unity, Quad leaders emphasize stability, security, and cooperation amid rising regional tensions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met for the Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware.
The leaders issued a robust statement highlighting concerns over China's actions in the South and East China Seas without directly naming China.
Key initiatives announced include the first-ever Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission in 2025 and the MAITRI (Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific) workshop to be hosted by India.
The Quad reaffirmed its commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, emphasizing cooperation in digital technologies, cybersecurity, and clean energy.
Modi's visit to the U.S. also saw the announcement of a national security semiconductor fab in India and expanded bilateral cooperation on alternate supply chains for clean energy.