Quad Nations Aim to Uphold Rules-Based Order in Indo-Pacific Amidst China's Growing Influence

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of Quad collaboration—comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—in maintaining a free, open, stable, and secure Indo-Pacific. Amid rising concerns over China's maritime assertions, he highlighted the need for strengthened political understanding, economic partnerships, and technology collaboration among Quad nations.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the crucial role of Quad cooperation in ensuring the Indo-Pacific remains free, open, stable, and secure. Speaking at the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting, Jaishankar stressed the necessity of a rules-based order amidst China's increasing maritime influence.

Australia, India, Japan, and the United States form the Quad grouping, which aims to maintain critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free from domination. Jaishankar emphasized that strengthened political understanding, expanded economic partnerships, and enhanced technology collaborations are vital for this goal.

The minister pointed out that fostering resilience in supply chains and trusted digital partnerships is essential in navigating current global economic challenges. He noted that the world is experiencing a phase of re-globalisation, influencing the way we live, think, and act.