Quad Leaders Praise India’s Role in the Indian Ocean Region
During the Quad leaders summit, US President Joe Biden, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese applauded India’s leadership in the Indian Ocean Region under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stewardship. They highlighted India’s initiative in organizing global summits and its role as a predominant power in the region. Biden specifically mentioned that the US has a lot to learn from India’s experience and leadership in the Indian Ocean.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated that the Quad alliance is not directed against any specific country but rather focuses on mutual cooperation and shared values. The leaders discussed concrete actions in areas like clean energy, critical technologies, and counter-terrorism. Japanese PM Kishida emphasized the commitment of Quad to a free and open Indo-Pacific, advocating for close coordination with regional nations.
Overall, the Quad leaders expressed their appreciation for India’s contributions and reiterated their dedication to strengthening the alliance for the benefit of the region.
Author: Shankhyaneel Sarkar