Page 9 - Latest Updates on Quad
Quad summit to announce major vaccine, tech initiatives: US officials
Known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, representatives for the four member nations have met periodically since its establishment in 2007
 "Quad summit to announce major vaccine, tech initiatives: US officials")
Japanese PM Suga to be first foreign leader to visit US under Biden Admin
The trip is expected to take place in the first half of April
 "Japanese PM Suga to be first foreign leader to visit US under Biden Admin")
Vice President Kamala Harris to participate in Quad summit with PM Modi
Harris will also participate in the first Quad summit with President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Scott Morrison of Australia and Yoshihide Suga of Japan
 "Vice President Kamala Harris to participate in Quad summit with PM Modi")
Australian PM Scott Morrison says Quad meeting will anchor stability
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday his first-ever meeting with President Joe Biden as well as the leaders of India and Japan will become an anchor of stability
 "Australian PM Scott Morrison says Quad meeting will anchor stability")
Ahead of Quad summit, Japan PM sounds alarm about China's intent with Modi
On Tuesday, Japan's PM spoke for around 40 minutes with his Indian counterpart
 "Ahead of Quad summit, Japan PM sounds alarm about China's intent with Modi")
Leaders of Quad countries to hold first summit on March 12
The top leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia will hold their first summit in a virtual format under the framework of the Quadrilateral coalition or Quad on March 12
First Quad summit on March 12; PM Modi to meet US President virtually: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the leaders will discuss regional and global issues of shared interest
 "First Quad summit on March 12; PM Modi to meet US President virtually: MEA")
India, Japan talk South China Sea, freedom of navigation ahead of Quad meet
Prime Minister Suga also asked for understanding and cooperation toward the early resolution of the abductions issue by North Korea
 "India, Japan talk South China Sea, freedom of navigation ahead of Quad meet")
India seeks funds from Quad alliance to match China's vaccine push: Report
A source said that at the February virtual meeting, the Quad countries discussed ways to 'encourage alternative medical supply chains, thereby implying less dependency on China'
 "India seeks funds from Quad alliance to match China's vaccine push: Report")
Harris speaks with Morrison; reaffirms strength of US-Aus alliance
US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke over phone with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and discussed opportunities for further bilateral cooperation on global and regional challenges
 "Harris speaks with Morrison; reaffirms strength of US-Aus alliance")
Biden admin views Quad as having essential momentum, potential: Official
The Quad is aimed at ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, a region that witnessed increasing Chinese military assertiveness in recent years
Aus reiterates commitment to deepen cooperation at Quad foreign min meet
Quad countries work with ASEAN and through ASEAN-led architecture, particularly the East Asia Summit, to advance a stable and prosperous region, read the release
Quad nations emphasise on respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty
India and three other member nations of the Quad on Thursday vowed to uphold a rules-based international order underpinned by respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
Quad partners are strong supporters of ASEAN centrality, says Australia
Adding further on the importance of the Quad, the statement said that Quad is a key pillar of Australia's international agenda and complements our other bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement
Jaishankar to participate in virtual Quad ministerial meeting today
External Affairs S. Jaishankar is to participate on Thursday in a virtual ministerial meeting of the Quad, according to the State Department
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US: Secy of State Blinken to hold 'Quad' meet with Australia, India, Japan
Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed in a telephone call last week to strengthen Indo-Pacific security through the Quad
 "US: Secy of State Blinken to hold 'Quad' meet with Australia, India, Japan")
Biden admin sees Quad as foundation to build on Indo-Pacific policy
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said at an event organised by the US Institute of Peace, a Congress-funded think-tank, on Friday that US will build on and carry forward the four-nation Quad
 "Biden admin sees Quad as foundation to build on Indo-Pacific policy")
India indispensable partner in Japan's vision for Indo-Pacific: Envoy
In addition to bilateral efforts, Satoshi said Quad is another platform where Japan and India have been working together with a focus on Indo-Pacific
 "India indispensable partner in Japan's vision for Indo-Pacific: Envoy")
Hong Kong dissent: China threatens countermeasures against UK, Australia
In a bid to assert its dominance over Hong Kong, China on Friday threatened countermeasures against Britain and Australia
 "Hong Kong dissent: China threatens countermeasures against UK, Australia")
Best of BS Opinion: India's embrace of Quad, local and global this Diwali
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
