QUAD's Next Step: A Strategic Meeting in 2024?

Amidst regional tensions and strained relations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese anticipates a QUAD meeting in early 2024. Originally set for this year, the summit was delayed due to political challenges in Japan and India's tensions with the US. The QUAD serves as a vital diplomatic platform for Australia, the US, Japan, and India.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed optimism that the QUAD alliance will convene in the first quarter of next year, calling the bloc an 'important forum'. The meeting was meant to take place in India this year but has been postponed due to political instability in Japan and tensions between India and the US.

During a press conference at the ASEAN summit, Albanese emphasized the significance of the QUAD as a platform for engagement among Australia, the US, Japan, and India. He expressed hope that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the anticipated meeting next year.

The Australian leader addressed questions regarding the future of the QUAD amid a hectic summit season. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's Asia tour highlights ongoing regional diplomacy challenges, with stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, including a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.