The Quad foreign ministers convened during the US President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., emphasizing their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. They pledged to uphold the rule of law, sovereignty, and democratic values in the region, highlighting the importance of international cooperation amid growing challenges.

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• Quad members: US, India, Japan, and Australia reaffirmed commitment to Indo-Pacific stability.
• Aimed at countering China’s influence and coercion in the region.
• Stressed importance of international law and peaceful resolution of disputes.
• Opposed unilateral actions altering the status quo through force.
• Pledged to bolster maritime, economic, and technological security.
• Highlighted Quad’s broader role beyond security, including development and humanitarian aid.
• Meeting marked the first under Trump’s second term and Rubio’s tenure as Secretary of State.
• Jaishankar emphasized Quad as a “force for global good” in foreign policy.
• Collaboration aimed at resilient supply chains and regional stability.
• Australian FM Wong underscored shared determination for peace and prosperity in Indo-Pacific.