Jaishankar, Rubio, Wong & Toshimitsu kick off QUAD foreign ministers’ meeting; ‘Our focus will be…’

India hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from India, the United States, Australia, and Japan to discuss the future of the Indo-Pacific and strengthen strategic cooperation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted key priorities including maritime security, supply chain resilience, critical technologies, and humanitarian cooperation. Leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, while emphasizing practical action on regional security, economic resilience, and critical infrastructure. The meeting underlined the Quad’s growing importance as a strategic partnership amid rising global geopolitical and economic challenges.