September 22nd 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended the Quad Summit, which was hosted by President Joe Biden and also attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In his opening remarks, Modi emphasized the importance of a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region as a top priority for the Quad. He also clarified that the Quad is not directed against any specific country, but rather in support of a rules-based international order, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful resolution of conflicts. Although he did not mention any specific country, it was clear that his statements were directed at China, who has been engaged in territorial disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
Modi reiterated that the Quad is a force for global good and is committed to working together in various sectors such as healthcare, technology, climate change, and capacity building. He also emphasized the significance of the Quad's democratic values in a world that is surrounded by tensions and conflicts. The Quad leaders discussed ways to cooperate with partners in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and South Asia, with a focus on security, maritime security, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. They also touched upon the issue of North Korea and expressed their concerns about the country's illicit programs.
During the summit, Modi announced a grant of USD 7.5 million for cancer testing, screening, and diagnostics in the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Quad Cancer Moonshot event. He also launched various initiatives, such as the Maritime Initiative for Training, the Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, and the Quad Ports of the Future Partnership, to address the development priorities of the Indo-Pacific region and the global community. The leaders also launched initiatives to boost energy efficiency, enhance the resilience of semiconductor supply chains, and support open science for space-based monitoring of extreme weather events and climate impact.
Modi expressed his gratitude to President Biden and the other Quad leaders for their commitment, leadership, and contributions to the Quad. He also announced that India will host the Quad Summit in 2025. This summit marked the end of President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida's term in office, and Modi thanked them for their extraordinary tenure. The Quad, which was formed in 2017, aims to uphold a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region and is not directed against any specific country. China, however, claims that the Quad's main purpose is to contain its rise.
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