How Middle Eastern Quad Can Be a Challenge for India
2 years, 5 months ago

How Middle Eastern Quad Can Be a Challenge for India

News 18  

The first summit meeting of the Middle Eastern Quad will happen during President Joe Biden’s trip to the region during 13-16 July. From Israel, he will fly to Jeddah for a summit meeting with the Saudi leadership, especially Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom the American President consciously avoided due to the Khashoggi affair since assuming office in January last year. After several alternative names like Mini Quad or Middle Eastern Quad, earlier this month, a State Department Spokesperson called it I2U2. Since last October, hopes and concerns have been expressed over the political direction of the Middle Eastern Quad, with China and Iran being flagged as its possible targets.

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Quad gets an Indian boost
3 months ago

Quad gets an Indian boost

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States is going well, what with the visit to Wilmington, and the hugs and the handshakes. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Quad Leaders Summit at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware, USA, Saturday. Out of four, …

'Quad is here to stay,' says PM Modi as the group calls for maritime security & UNSC reforms
3 months ago

'Quad is here to stay,' says PM Modi as the group calls for maritime security & UNSC reforms

Firstpost  

The comments from the Indian premier came while he was delivering a powerful address at the Quad Leaders’ Summit which was being organised in Delaware. PM Modi is currently on a three-day visit to the United States where he also held bilateral talks with the Quad leaders While reaffirming India’s commitment to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Quad’s quiet achiever: India’s growing footprint in the Indo-Pacific
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Quad’s quiet achiever: India’s growing footprint in the Indo-Pacific

Firstpost  

Despite not aligning with every US-led initiative, India’s commitment to the Quad is evident in its growing involvement in regional exercises, from disaster relief to maritime manoeuvres The Quad foreign ministers met in Tokyo shortly after a large number of foreign ministers gathered in Vientiane, Laos, for the ASEAN Regional Forum and the East Asia Summit. For instance, in Tokyo, …

Quad foreign ministers likely to meet in Tokyo on July 28
5 months, 1 week ago

Quad foreign ministers likely to meet in Tokyo on July 28

Hindustan Times  

Foreign ministers of the four Quad member states are expected to meet in Japan at the end of this month to take stock of initiatives and projects in diverse fields and to prepare for the summit meeting of leaders, people familiar with the matter said. Besides the work being done by several Quad working groups, the foreign ministers will review …

Quad summit more likely after the U.S. elections in November: American envoy Garcetti
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Quad summit more likely after the U.S. elections in November: American envoy Garcetti

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Australia-India-Japan-U.S. Quad may not be able to meet for a summit in India before the U.S. elections take place, American Ambassador Eric Garcetti said, stressing that the Quad agenda would be “more productive” by the end of 2024. According to former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, it was Australia that publicly announced its decision to pull out …

Top U.S. officials to head to India this week, to discuss bilateral ties and Quad dates
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Top U.S. officials to head to India this week, to discuss bilateral ties and Quad dates

The Hindu  

Top U.S. diplomats will travel to Delhi this week to discuss bilateral issues, energy cooperation and are also expected to discuss possible dates for the Quad Summit with U.S.-Australia-Japan-India leaders as well as shore up ties amidst speculation of a ‘pause’ in the past few months. Amongst other officials expected to attend the closed-door seminar, that will be off-limits to …

2024 Quad Summit in Delhi not to be held in January, say sources
1 year ago

2024 Quad Summit in Delhi not to be held in January, say sources

The Hindu  

India has put off plans to hold the Quad Summit in January, said government sources, in an indication that U.S. President Joseph Biden has declined the invitation to visit India as chief guest at the Republic Day parade as well. Both Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had indicated they could fly in on January 26 …

Quad Foreign Ministers’ meet today, Indo-Pacific region on agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

Quad Foreign Ministers’ meet today, Indo-Pacific region on agenda

Live Mint  

India is hosting a Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi today, March 3. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in the Quad Summit. Earlier in February, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad comprising India, the United States, …

Understanding the new I2U2 bloc and what exactly was agreed at the first summit attended by PM Modi
2 years, 5 months ago

Understanding the new I2U2 bloc and what exactly was agreed at the first summit attended by PM Modi

Firstpost  

The I2U2, comprising India, the US, UAE and Israel, met for the first time and established a ‘positive agenda’. At the meet of the ‘West Asian Quad’, it was decided that the UAE would invest $2 billion to develop integrated food parks in India as well as a hybrid renewable energy project in Gujarat The inaugural summit of the four-nation …

Both China & West Want India, But Will the ‘Sweet Spot’ Moment Last?
2 years, 5 months ago

Both China & West Want India, But Will the ‘Sweet Spot’ Moment Last?

The Quint  

India, it seems, is in a ‘sweet spot’ – a happy phrase that former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramaniam used in the Economic Survey for 2015-16 to describe India’s opportunity to enter a double-digit economic growth phase – on the foreign policy front. This can be seen from India’s happy position at the G-7 summit in Munich last month, which …

What Is I2U2? The New Grouping Of Leaders From India, Israel, UAE, US Meeting This Week
2 years, 5 months ago

What Is I2U2? The New Grouping Of Leaders From India, Israel, UAE, US Meeting This Week

ABP News  

After US President Joe Biden last month announced a new four-nation dialogue under the grouping ‘I2U2’, the US is prepared to host the first virtual summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli PM Yair Lapid and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his Israel visit on July 14. The first virtual ‘I2U2’ summit also known as the …

First I2U2 summit: PM Modi to attend virtual meet with leaders of Israel, US, UAE on 14 July
2 years, 5 months ago

First I2U2 summit: PM Modi to attend virtual meet with leaders of Israel, US, UAE on 14 July

Firstpost  

The I2U2 intends to mobilise private sector capital and expertise to help modernise the infrastructure, low carbon development pathways for our industries, improve public health, and promote the development of critical emerging & green technologies New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the first I2U2 summit, along with Israel PM Yair Lapid, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed …

Will a revived Quad balance the scales of power in the Indo-Pacific?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will a revived Quad balance the scales of power in the Indo-Pacific?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 12, 2022 18:00 IST The first in-person Quadrilateral Security Dialogue summit in more than two years was held in Tokyo on May 24. Although Brendan Nelson, a former Australian Defence Minister from the Labor Party, had assured Beijing during a visit to China that Australia would not “do anything unnecessarily that upsets any other country”, the new …

Quad leaders renew pledge for free, open Indo-Pacific
2 years, 6 months ago

Quad leaders renew pledge for free, open Indo-Pacific

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Renewing their “steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient”, the Quad leaders -- the Prime Ministers of India, Japan and Australia and the US President -- met in Tokyo on Tuesday for the second in-person meeting of the four-nation group. But in a veiled signal to Russia, the statement said: “All countries …

EXPLAINER: What’s the 4-nation Quad, where did it come from?
2 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s the 4-nation Quad, where did it come from?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India gathered in Tokyo on Tuesday for a summit of the “Quad.” What is the group, where did it come from and why do diplomats keep coming up with strange names for various partnerships? Formally the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the Quad began as a loose partnership after the devastating 2004 Indian …

All you need to know about the Quad, the current summit, and initiatives
2 years, 7 months ago

All you need to know about the Quad, the current summit, and initiatives

The Hindu  

Leaders of four countries — India, the United States, Australia, and Japan, are scheduled to meet for the second-in person summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad in Tokyo on Tuesday, May 24. March 2021 was the first time, Mr. Biden, Mr. Modi, Australia’s outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and then Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga met virtually for an …

Quad is a ‘force for good’, says PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Quad is a ‘force for good’, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

The Quadrilateral alliance is a "Force for Good," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his opening remarks at the Quad summit in Tokyo on Tuesday. The event witnessed the launch of several initiatives including a maritime project that will allow tracking of “dark shipping” across the Indo-Pacific region. A Joint Statement issued after the meeting addressed the concerns arising out …

An auspicious start to Quad
2 years, 7 months ago

An auspicious start to Quad

Hindustan Times  

The second in-person summit of Quad leaders on May 24 couldn’t have asked for a better opening act. In their summit on Tuesday, the leaders of Australia, Japan, India and the US, will seek to focus on convergences in crucial areas such as critical technologies, climate action, trade, sustainable infrastructure and post-pandemic recovery at their summit in Tokyo on Tuesday, …

PM in Japan for Quad summit, will meet business leaders on day 1: 10 points
2 years, 7 months ago

PM in Japan for Quad summit, will meet business leaders on day 1: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo early on Monday to attend the second in-person Quad leaders’ summit. The prime minister has a hectic schedule for the next two days as he meets Joe Biden, newly-elected Australia PM Anthony Albanese and the host - Japan’s Fumio Kishida. Will be taking part in various programmes during this visit including the Quad …

PM Modi to attend U.S. Indo-Pacific economic plan launch in Tokyo
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to attend U.S. Indo-Pacific economic plan launch in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23 arrived in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders which is aimed at further bolstering cooperation among the member nations of the influential grouping and discussing developments in the Indo-Pacific region. Besides Mr. Modi, the Quad summit in Tokyo on May 24 will be attended by U.S. …

Quad Summit will provide opportunity to review progress of grouping\'s initiatives: PM
2 years, 7 months ago

Quad Summit will provide opportunity to review progress of grouping\'s initiatives: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The second in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Japan will provide an opportunity for leaders of four countries to review the progress of the grouping's initiatives and exchange views on developments in the Indo-Pacific as well as global issues of mutual interest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. In Japan, Modi said, he will also participate in the …

PM Narendra Modi to attend Quad Summit in Tokyo
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to attend Quad Summit in Tokyo

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Quad Summit on May 24 in Tokyo. Bilateral meetings with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden will take place on May 24, ANI quoted MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi as saying. Biden hosted Narendra Modi, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga at the White House on September 24 …

US signals focus back on China, QUAD summit on May 24
2 years, 7 months ago

US signals focus back on China, QUAD summit on May 24

Hindustan Times  

With White House announcing the QUAD summit during US President Joseph Biden’s bilateral visit to Japan and South Korea on May 24, Washington has signaled that it has not forgotten Indo-Pacific amidst the never-ending turmoil in Ukraine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US president Joe Biden, Japanese premier Fumio Kishida and Australian PM Scott Morrison While the White House statement makes …

Modi in US LIVE Updates: Quad a force for global good, will ensure peace in Indo-Pacific, says PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Modi in US LIVE Updates: Quad a force for global good, will ensure peace in Indo-Pacific, says PM

Firstpost  

1:12 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Narendra Modi in US Day 2 LATEST Updates Biden hosts first in-person Quad summit, Modi attends meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his counterparts from Australia and Japan on Friday attended the first in-person meeting of Quad leaders hosted by US President Joe Biden and said that he firmly believed that the grouping of …

Quad Force for Global Good, Will Ensure Peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi at Summit
3 years, 2 months ago

Quad Force for Global Good, Will Ensure Peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi at Summit

News 18  

The Quad is a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the first historic in-person summit of the leaders of Australia, India, US and Japan, since the Covid-19 pandemic. Modi thanked United States President Joe Biden for the in-person summit of the grouping, and said the four nations first came together in 2004 to help the Indo-Pacific …

Quad leaders press for ‘free’ Indo-Pacific amid China tensions
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad leaders press for ‘free’ Indo-Pacific amid China tensions

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of the US, India, Australia and Japan also agree to cooperate on COVID-19 vaccines, clean energy and space during the White House meeting. Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia have pledged to pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific region “undaunted by coercion” at their first in-person summit, which presented a united front amid shared concerns about …

Quo Vadis: The Big Question on Narendra Modi’s Mind ahead of Quad Summit
3 years, 3 months ago

Quo Vadis: The Big Question on Narendra Modi’s Mind ahead of Quad Summit

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US comes at a particularly critical juncture, what with India’s security and strategic environment having been seriously disturbed both to her east and her west. It is in these very fraught times that Narendra Modi will be attending the first ever in-person meeting of the leaders of the four Quad countries—US, Australia, Japan …

EXPLAINED: As PM Modi Heads For Quad Meet, Here's What The Agenda Could Look Like
3 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINED: As PM Modi Heads For Quad Meet, Here's What The Agenda Could Look Like

News 18  

What Will Be Top On The Quad Leaders’ Minds? But as the ‘The Spirit of the Quad‘ joint statement that the Quad members had released after their March meet said, the grouping today will seek to address “the global devastation wrought by Covid-19, the threat of climate change, and security challenges facing the region… with renewed purpose”. A ‘fact sheet’ …

Quad summit and main issues on its agenda
3 years, 3 months ago

Quad summit and main issues on its agenda

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the first-ever in-person summit of the four leaders of the Quadrilateral Framework in the Indo-Pacific on Friday in Washington, in many ways, is the highlight of his visit to the U.S., where he will also address the United Nations General Assembly. There has also been some surprise over the emergence last week of the new …

US President Joe Biden To Host Summit With PM Modi & Other Quad Leaders Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Summit
3 years, 5 months ago

US President Joe Biden To Host Summit With PM Modi & Other Quad Leaders Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Summit

ABP News  

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden will host a summit with the leaders of Australia, India, and Japan this year to bring“decisive" commitments on vaccine diplomacy and infrastructure. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the first summit this year was a virtual one it was attended by US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide …

The four dimensions that will shape Quad
3 years, 6 months ago

The four dimensions that will shape Quad

Hindustan Times  

Three months after its virtual summit on March 12, the Quad — composed of the United States, India, Japan and Australia — is attaining greater consolidation, even as its challenges acquire a sharper edge. Another is the Quad’s relative silence and inaction on Myanmar, even as ASEAN’s mediation initiative has received public support from China. Four, the Pacific dimension goes …

In its hour of need, Quad members stand with India
3 years, 7 months ago

In its hour of need, Quad members stand with India

Hindustan Times  

As China gains ground in a global competition across the military, economic, diplomatic, and technological domains, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue made up of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States is finally finding its footing. Australia has announced a support package for India, although Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s banning of Australian citizens from returning home from India has created a …

With Quad Summit, India Plans to Outsmart China at its Own Game
3 years, 9 months ago

With Quad Summit, India Plans to Outsmart China at its Own Game

News 18  

The Quad virtual summit constitutes a major step in politically consolidating this group. Knowing China’s sensitivities about the Quad, India has been careful not to rub them so as not to disturb the precarious modus vivendi with China on the border and the ties in general. The collapse of the border agreements with China’s Ladakh aggression would explain India’s readiness …

Leaders of Quad Discuss 'Challenge' Posed by China: US National Security Advisor
3 years, 9 months ago

Leaders of Quad Discuss 'Challenge' Posed by China: US National Security Advisor

News 18  

Leaders of the US, India, Australia and Japan did discuss the "challenge" posed by China during the first meeting of the Quad, and they made clear that none of them have any "illusions" about Beijing, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said. Addressing a White House briefing on Friday soon after the historic virtual Quad summit between US President …

India Shines at Quad Summit, From Making Covid Vaccines for Indo-Pacific Region to Being Backed on China Row
3 years, 9 months ago

India Shines at Quad Summit, From Making Covid Vaccines for Indo-Pacific Region to Being Backed on China Row

News 18  

From being ‘sympathetic’ towards Delhi over LAC friction with China to plans of launching mega Covid-19 vaccine initiative in India, the country stood out in the first Quad summit. In his remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Quad has come of age and its agenda covering areas like vaccines, climate change and emerging technologies makes it a force for …

First Quad Summit | Quad leaders for ‘open, free’ Indo-Pacific
3 years, 9 months ago

First Quad Summit | Quad leaders for ‘open, free’ Indo-Pacific

The Hindu  

Members of the Quadrilateral Framework or ‘Quad’ will become “closer than ever before”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, in his address to the first ever leadership summit of the grouping. Addressing the virtual summit, Mr. Modi, President Joe Biden of the United States, Japanese Premier Yoshihide Suga and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison highlighted cooperation among the member …

Fact Sheet: Quad leaders' virtual summit
3 years, 9 months ago

Fact Sheet: Quad leaders' virtual summit

India Today  

During the first-ever virtual summit on Friday, QUAD leaders discussed regional and global issues of shared interest, and exchange views on practical areas of cooperation towards maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. Together, Quad leaders are taking shared action necessary to expand safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing in 2021, and will work together to strengthen and assist …

Good to be among friends, QUAD pillar of stability in Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi at first-ever Leaders' Summit
3 years, 9 months ago

Good to be among friends, QUAD pillar of stability in Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi at first-ever Leaders' Summit

India Today  

QUAD is an important pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address at the first-ever QUAD Leaders' Summit. The QUAD Leaders' Summit on Friday was the first direct interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Joe Biden since the latter became President of the United States of America earlier this year. https://t.co/Ypom6buHxS — …

At first-ever QUAD Summit, PM Modi reiterates India's commitment to Indo-Pacific | Highlights
3 years, 9 months ago

At first-ever QUAD Summit, PM Modi reiterates India's commitment to Indo-Pacific | Highlights

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking part in the first QUAD Leaders' Summit. 7.50 pm: "The United States is committed to working with you and with all our allies in the region to achieve stability," US President Joe Biden said while addressing his QUAD counterparts. US President Joe Biden attending the virtual QUAD Summit from the State Dining Room of …

First Quad Summit: PM Modi to meet Joe Biden, Japanese PM Suga virtually for first time
3 years, 9 months ago

First Quad Summit: PM Modi to meet Joe Biden, Japanese PM Suga virtually for first time

India TV News  

The maiden QUAD summit, involving leaders from India, Australia, Japan and the United States, will discuss a variety of global issues ranging from COVID-19 challenge, economic crisis and climate change. Quad summit likely to give big push to India-made vaccines in war on Covid-19 The first-ever Indo-Pacific Quad summit is likely to give a major thrust to scaling up Indias …

What to expect from the first ever Quad summit | The Hindu In Focus Podcast
3 years, 9 months ago

What to expect from the first ever Quad summit | The Hindu In Focus Podcast

The Hindu  

On this episode we’re doing today of the first ever summit of the leaders of the Quadrilateral Framework or ‘Quad’ that will take place virtually on March 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the discussion which will also witness the participation of President Joe Biden of the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Australian Prime Minister …

PM to attend first Quad Summit on March 12
3 years, 9 months ago

PM to attend first Quad Summit on March 12

The Hindu  

Access to COVID-19 vaccines, cooperation on technology, and climate change are at the top of the agenda as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join U.S. President Joseph Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga for a virtual summit of the Quadrilateral Framework on Friday — the first time leaders of the Indo-Pacific grouping are meeting. The meeting …

US to join Australia, India, Japan in first-ever Quad summit
3 years, 9 months ago

US to join Australia, India, Japan in first-ever Quad summit

Al Jazeera  

The ‘Quad’ meeting comes as the US has stressed working with allies in the Indo-Pacific to counter Beijing’s growing might. US President Joe Biden will hold the first-ever joint talks with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan as part of an emerging four-way alliance seen as fundamental to efforts to balance China’s growing military and economic power. Friday’s virtual …

First ever Quad summit on March 12
3 years, 9 months ago

First ever Quad summit on March 12

The Hindu  

The first ever summit of the leaders of the Quadrilateral Framework or ‘Quad’ will take place virtually on March 12, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the discussion which will also witness the participation of President Joe Biden of the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Australian Prime Minister …

Quad leaders' virtual summit to be held on March 12; PM Modi to meet Joe Biden virtually
3 years, 9 months ago

Quad leaders' virtual summit to be held on March 12; PM Modi to meet Joe Biden virtually

India Today  

The first ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’, also known as the Quad leaders' virtual summit, is all set to take place on March 12. Joseph R. Biden, in the first Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework, being held virtually on 12th March 2021.” A few days ago, similar question was posed to Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the importance of the …

Quad virtual summit likely to be held this month
3 years, 9 months ago

Quad virtual summit likely to be held this month

India Today  

The Quad or "Quadrilateral Security Dialogue" leadership meeting is likely to take place in March 2021. Last month, the Quad foreign ministers' meet was held where the leaders emphasised the importance of this format of dialogue among "like-minded" countries. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a veiled criticism to Chinese aggression in these waters, said, "The ministers emphasized their commitment …

Quad | The confluence of four powers and two seas
4 years, 4 months ago

Quad | The confluence of four powers and two seas

The Hindu  

Parallel exercises in the Indo-Pacific this week, including a trilateral exercise between the U.S., Australia and Japan in the Philippines Sea, and an Indo-U.S. naval exercise in the Indian Ocean have fuelled speculation that Quadrilateral exercises will be launched soon between all four navies. The China factor Even so, many contend that China’s recent moves, including its aggression in the …

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