The Prime Minister made these remarks at the second in-person summit of the four-nation grouping.
The Prime Minister made these remarks at the second in-person summit of the four-nation grouping.
The Quadrilateral alliance is a “force for good,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his opening remarks at the Quad summit in Tokyo. Addressing the meeting, he said Quad countries had managed to deliver even during the adverse situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our confidence and determination are strengthening the democratic forces. Our cooperation at the level of Quad is aimed at an inclusive Indo-Pacific region. We increased cooperation during COVID-19 regarding vaccine delivery, climate action, supply chain resilience, disaster response,” said Mr. Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, ahead of the Quad leaders summit at Kantei Palace, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Tokyo.
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The summit among Australia, India, Japan and the United States is taking place exactly three months after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine which has sent reverberations across the geopolitical system, affecting energy, and food markets. Mr. Modi, however, remained silent about the Ukraine crisis in his opening remarks.
The Prime Minister praised the role of the grouping for increasing peace, welfare and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
“Quad has adopted a constructive agenda for the Indo-Pacific region. This will further enhance Quad’s image as a force for good,” he said.
Mr. Modi congratulated the newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who flew to Tokyo a day after defeating incumbent PM Scott Morrison.
