International Relations 25 May 2026

Quad Foreign Ministers to Meet in Delhi

Quad Foreign Ministers (India, US, Australia, Japan) meet in Delhi, hosted by EAM Jaishankar, for the first time in nearly a year.

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The Foreign Ministers of the Quad — India, the United States, Australia, and Japan — are set to meet in New Delhi, the first such meeting in nearly a year. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will host US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi at Hyderabad House, and the ministers will also call on the Prime Minister.

The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is a grouping of four democracies focused on a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. It cooperates on areas such as maritime security, critical technology, supply chains, climate, and health.

The meeting comes amid a complex global backdrop, including shifts in US-China engagement and tensions in West Asia, making coordination among the four partners significant for the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Points to Remember

  • Quad = India, US, Australia, Japan
  • Foreign Ministers meet in Delhi, hosted by EAM Jaishankar
  • First Quad FM meeting in nearly a year
  • Focus: free, open, rules-based Indo-Pacific
  • Cooperation on maritime security, tech, supply chains, health

Exam Relevance

Relevant for UPSC Prelims & Mains (IR — Quad, Indo-Pacific), SSC GA.

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