NEWS

Quad Summit was recently held

WHAT HAPPPPEN AT THE MEET

AIM – Announce a new mechanism for humanitarian assistance in the Indo-Pacific, and the impact of the Ukraine crisis on the region

Leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

QUAD

WHAT – Quadrilateral security dialogue

WHICH ARE THE COUNTRIES – Japan, India, United States and Australia

OTHER DETAILS

• All four nations find a common ground of being the democratic nations and common interests of unhindered maritime trade and security
• The idea was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007

SIGNIFICANCE

• Opportunity for like-minded countries to share notes
• Collaborate on projects of mutual interest
• Members share a vision of an open and free Indo-Pacific
• Each is involved in development and economic projects as well as in promoting maritime domain awareness and maritime security