The upcoming QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington DC will reaffirm the collective commitment of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced on Monday.
During a press briefing ahead of the high-level dialogue, Bruce said, “Tomorrow, Secretary Rubio will welcome his QUAD counterparts from Australia, India, and Japan to Washington, to reaffirm our shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
She further highlighted the meeting’s focus on key strategic priorities. “This ministerial reinforces our joint resolve to defend sovereignty, strengthen regional maritime security, and build resilient supply chains,” she added.
The QUAD—a diplomatic alliance between the four nations—has grown into a vital strategic platform aimed at ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. Its origins date back to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, when the four countries first came together for a coordinated humanitarian response.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is attending the meeting at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During his visit to the US, Jaishankar also inaugurated a powerful exhibition at the United Nations titled “The Human Cost of Terrorism,” calling for united global action against terrorism and state sponsors of extremism.
Last week, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Tommy Pigott, emphasized that the summit would build on existing momentum to “advance a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific.”
