China Stresses Peaceful Cooperation in Quad Group

China reiterated its position on the Quad group comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the US, emphasizing that regional cooperation should foster peace and stability, without targeting third parties. The foreign ministers of the Quad countries met in India to discuss port developments in Fiji and energy security agreements.

China reiterated its stance on the Quad group on Tuesday, emphasizing that cooperation among countries should promote regional peace and stability without targeting any third party. The Quad group consists of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.

Mao Ning, spokesperson for China's foreign ministry, conveyed at a daily press conference that China does not support the formation of exclusive cliques or bloc confrontations. According to Mao, cooperation should not undermine mutual trust and cooperation among regional nations.

The foreign ministers of the Quad nations gathered in India, where they agreed to collectively build a port in Fiji. They also signed agreements on critical minerals and energy security, showing a shared commitment to collaborative infrastructure and resource development.