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Published 06:26 IST, January 22nd 2025

Quad Sends Strong Signal to China, Oppose Any Unilateral Actions Seeking to Change Status Quo By Force

The Quad nations have issued a joint statement and in a strong signal to China, opposed any unilateral actions seeking to change the status quo by force.

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Washington: Foreign ministers from the Quad nations, namely India, Australia, United States and Japan, who had come together for the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, also met for an hour. The Quad leaders issued a joint statement at the end of the meeting and sent a strong signal to China.

QUAD Nations Meet in US, Send Strong Signal to China

In a move sending a strong signal to China, foreign ministers from Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States -- in a joint statement on Tuesday strongly opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.

US Secretary of State Rubio hosted India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Penny Wong from Australia and Japan's Iwaya Takeshi for his first multilateral meeting as the top American diplomat.

At the conclusion of the meeting that lasted for about an hour, the ministers reconfirmed the Quad Leadership Summit in India later this year.

‘We Strongly Oppose Any Unilateral Actions That Seek to Change Status Quo by Force’

"Our four nations maintain our conviction that international law, economic opportunity, peace, stability, and security in all domains, including the maritime domain, underpin the development and prosperity of the people of the Indo-Pacific. We also strongly oppose any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion," a joint statement issued by the Quad countries said.

"We are committed to strengthening regional maritime, economic, and technology security in the face of increasing threats, as well as promoting reliable and resilient supply chains.

The Quad ministers also reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' where the rule of law, democratic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are upheld and defended, the statement said.

Next Quad Leaders' Summit in India, S Jaishankar Issues Statement

"We look forward to advancing the work of the Quad in the coming months and will meet together on a regular basis as we prepare for the next Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by India," it added.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said the meeting sent a clear message that in an uncertain and volatile world, Quad will continue to be a force for global good.

"Significant that the Quad FMM took place within hours of the inauguration of the Trump administration. This underlines the priority it has in the foreign policy of its member states.

"Our wide-ranging discussions addressed different dimensions of ensuring a free, open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Agreed on the importance of thinking bigger, deepening the agenda and intensifying our collaboration," Jaishankar said.

(Inputs from AP)

Updated 08:41 IST, January 22nd 2025