Quad Reaffirms Commitment to a Free and Stable Indo-Pacific

Quad Reaffirms Its Commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific The four nations-the Quad-India, the United States, Japan, and Australia-have reaffirmed their commitment to making the Indo-Pacific region free, open, and inclusive. The leaders, who met recently, have promised to work with increased vigor toward stability and economic growth as well as adherence to international law in this strategic region.

In a joint statement, the Quad stressed that freedom of navigation and overflight needs to be protected against unilateral actions which could change the status quo. The alliance further discussed cooperation in key areas such as infrastructure development, climate resilience, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Renewed Focus on the Indo-Pacific under Quad: As Indo-Pacific geopolitical tensions are rising, this renewed focus of the Quad underscores its role as a cornerstone for regional stability and cooperation.