Quad ministers vow free Indo-Pacific, counter China's assertive moves in Manila
On Wednesday, S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met in Manila for the Quad foreign ministers' meeting. They pledged to support ASEAN's centrality and a free Indo-Pacific region amid concerns over China’s assertive behavior, emphasizing cooperation on maritime security and economic prosperity.
22 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
Quad ministers vow free Indo-Pacific, counter China's assertive moves in Manila
— The Hindu
India, alongside the U.S., Australia, and Japan, reaffirmed the Quad's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific while emphasizing ASEAN centrality in response to China's military activities.
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