Quad Foreign Ministers Set to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Ties in Washington

In a reaffirmation of international cooperation, Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced her upcoming visit to Washington DC for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The meeting, set within a six-month framework, underscores the dedication of member states to enhance strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific region.

Wong emphasized the importance of the event by stating, 'This will be the second Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting within six months, reflecting the importance of our partnership and the strategic circumstances confronting our region and the world.' Alongside the primary discussions, Wong plans to hold separate dialogues with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya to advance bilateral relations.

Meanwhile, India's EAM S Jaishankar will arrive in the US to engage in the conference and open an exhibition at the UN Headquarters. The exhibition aims to spotlight global terrorism and the measures taken by the international community to address it. Jaishankar's visit, scheduled from June 30 to July 2, is highly anticipated as part of the broader effort to reinforce regional security initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)