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Quad
What is Quad?
Known as the 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' (QSD), the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four nations, namely -- United States of America (USA), India, Australia and Japan. One of the primary objectives of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The group met for the first time in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). It is considered an alliance of maritime democracies, and the forum is maintained by meetings, semi-regular summits, information exchanges and military drills of all the member countries.
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Russia never engage in playing any country against another: Sergey Lavrov
"The idea promoted by our American friends of ASEAN plus Quad is openly aimed at ruining East Asia Summits. In other words it means East Asia Summits minus China and Russia," Lavrov said
 "Russia never engage in playing any country against another: Sergey Lavrov")
Quad committed to supporting Pacific Island countries: Joint statement
The Quad grouping of countries issued a joint statement opposing any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo or increase tensions in the area
 "Quad committed to supporting Pacific Island countries: Joint statement")
Foreign ministers of Quad countries meet in Delhi, reaffirm commitments
"Our meeting today reaffirms the Quad's steadfast commitment to supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific, which is inclusive and resilient," a joint statement said
Allowing Russia in Ukraine will be message to aggressors: Blinken at Quad
On Quad grouping, Blinken said he believes it is a force for good, positive, and affirmative action
 "Allowing Russia in Ukraine will be message to aggressors: Blinken at Quad")
After G20 FMM, New Delhi to host Quad foreign ministers' meeting today
The meeting, to be presided over by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, will be attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, and Australia's Penny Wong
 "After G20 FMM, New Delhi to host Quad foreign ministers' meeting today")
India to host Quad foreign ministers on Friday; Indo-Pacific in focus
India will host a meeting of Quad foreign ministers on Friday that is expected to focus on the overall situation in the Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region
 "India to host Quad foreign ministers on Friday; Indo-Pacific in focus")
G20 foreign ministers' meeting to kick off in Delhi today; all details here
G20 foreign ministers' meeting: Apart from the main event, Delhi will also host a meeting of foreign ministers of the QUAD nations
 "G20 foreign ministers' meeting to kick off in Delhi today; all details here")
Biden, Modi discuss importance of US-India strategic technology partnership
The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the US-India relationship, and committed to continue working together and in groups like the Quad to advance economic growth for our two countries
 "Biden, Modi discuss importance of US-India strategic technology partnership")
Quad nations launch public campaign to improve cyber security: White House
The Quad -- a plurilateral framework comprising India, Australia, Japan and the US -- has announced the launch of a public campaign to improve cyber security in these four nations
 "Quad nations launch public campaign to improve cyber security: White House")
Quad agrees to leverage machine learning to enhance cyber security
The White House said progress on these objectives will enhance Quad members' national cyber capabilities, lowering the number of serious cyber incidents and improving their response capabilities
China's aggressive actions caused India to join Quad: Mike Pompeo
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed that India was forced to change its strategic posture and join the four-nation Quad grouping due to China's aggressive actions
 "China's aggressive actions caused India to join Quad: Mike Pompeo")
Will ensure Quad remains a force for good: Joint statement by US, Japan
The United States and Japan on Friday said that in association with India and Australia, they will ensure that the Quad continues to be a force for good
 "Will ensure Quad remains a force for good: Joint statement by US, Japan")
Growth of Quad testimony to vision of leaders of 4 nations: Jaishankar
S Jaishankar on Thursday said the growth of the Quad alliance over the last five years was a testimony to the creativity and the farsightedness of the leaders of the four countries
 "Growth of Quad testimony to vision of leaders of 4 nations: Jaishankar")
Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman
'They also discussed ways to improve regional and multilateral coordination, including via the Quad partnership in the Indo-Pacific region'
India, US to conduct 'Yudh Abhyas' near China border from Nov 15: Report
Before this, between November 8 and 18, the member countries of the "Quad" will conduct the Malabar exercise off Yokosuka in Japan
 "India, US to conduct 'Yudh Abhyas' near China border from Nov 15: Report")
As Biden stresses reform, Quad nations commit themselves to expand UNSC
Days after US President Joe Biden stressed reforming the UN Security Council, Quad countries have committed themselves towards expanding the 15-member world body.
 "As Biden stresses reform, Quad nations commit themselves to expand UNSC")
EAM Jaishankar to visit US from Sept 18 to attend UNGA, BRICS, Quad meets
He is also scheduled to hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other senior officials of the Biden Administration.
 "EAM Jaishankar to visit US from Sept 18 to attend UNGA, BRICS, Quad meets")
India's observer status raises questions about its IPEF plans
A former Indian commerce secretary, under condition of anonymity, said India might have consciously decided to participate as an observer since it might not be ready for this agreement right now
 "India's observer status raises questions about its IPEF plans")
IPEF versus Rcep
The IPEF has military ramifications, but the Rcep does not
 "IPEF versus Rcep")
US to urge India, Japan to back its plan for cap on Russia oil price
The strategy, raised among Group of Seven leaders last month, is to limit the revenue Moscow earns from oil exports without driving Russian cargoes off the global market
 "US to urge India, Japan to back its plan for cap on Russia oil price")
