Alongside the new agenda, announced in a joint statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Japan, India, and US, several new initiatives were also launched.
Many Chinese commentators predict that following the November US elections, the Quad may lose relevance and progress could stagnate, as it has yet to address substantive issues.
The programme is an extension of the US Cancer Moonshot initiative started in 2016. It aims to strengthen the overall cancer care ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific.
The meeting was held at Biden’s residence in Delaware, US, before Quad summit. The talks were a farewell of sorts, with Modi thanking Biden for his efforts in deepening India-US ties.
Ports, cancer prevention, logistics, disaster relief also figure in Quad leaders’ declaration. Mini-lateral also takes aim at China, without naming the country, on ports & UNCLOS.
During his visit to the US, PM Narendra Modi will also host a roundtable with CEOs from large tech companies & interact with members of the Indian diaspora in New York.
The effectiveness of the summit will ultimately be judged on its ability to produce tangible results and strengthen the Quad’s role in addressing regional and global challenges.
Speaking at Quad foreign ministers meeting Monday, India's external affairs minister also highlights need for 'transparent' digital partnerships & de-risking economic growth in the region.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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