Quad summit

Relations with Bangladesh will damage if it joins Quad, warns China

Reacting to the Chinese envoy's controversial remarks, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Dhaka maintains a non-aligned and balanced foreign policy and it will decide what to do according to those principles.

May 11, 2021, 17:12 PM IST

US lawmakers hail Quad as significant to counter China challenge

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is an important venue for four Indo-Pacific democracies with common values to address shared interests, Admiral John C. 

Mar 24, 2021, 15:52 PM IST

Free Indo-Pacific essential, says US president Joe biden after Quad meet

The White House says the virtual meeting of the countries known as the Quad, the first at the leader level, shows the importance Biden places on the Indo-Pacific region and that it will focus on ways to fight the coronavirus pandemic, as well as cooperate on economic growth and the climate crisis.

Mar 13, 2021, 16:30 PM IST

Quad will remain important pillar of stability in Indo-Pacific region, says PM Modi

In the first ever Quad leaders' summit which began at 7 pm on Friday (March 12, 2021), among topic for discussion are regional and global issues of shared interest. The four countries will exchange views on practical areas of cooperation towards maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

Mar 12, 2021, 19:49 PM IST

Quad leaders' Summit to announce 'COVID-19 vaccine initiative' with India's manufacturing in focus

A mega Quad vaccine initiative with India as the key will be one of the main outcomes of the first-ever Quad grouping's leadership summit.

Mar 12, 2021, 15:14 PM IST

First Quad leaders’ summit today, focus on cooperation in Indo-Pacific region, COVID-19, climate change

The Quad Summit comes at a time of increased Chinese aggressiveness, not only in the region but with Quad member countries as well. Beijing has locked horns with Australia and the US on the trade front, Japan over Senkaku islands, and a border stand-off with India, that has seen disengagement at one area so far.

Mar 12, 2021, 06:58 AM IST

First-ever Quad summit between India, Japan, Australia and US on March 12

The first ever Quad--India, Japan, Australia and US leaders' summit will take place virtually on March 12, the Friday marking a significant geopolitical moment. The summit will see participation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Australian PM Scott Morrison, Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga and US President Joseph R. Biden.

Mar 09, 2021, 23:31 PM IST