Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Quad Ministers Affirm Indo-Pacific Stability in Manila
The foreign ministers of India, the United States, Australia, and Japan met in Manila, Philippines, to discuss how to keep the Indo-Pacific region stable and safe.
They talked about China's actions in the area and agreed to work together to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and security in the region.
Quad foreign ministers met in Manila to discuss Indo-Pacific stability and support for ASEAN.
The meeting was attended by S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio, Penny Wong, and Toshimitsu Motegi.
Jaishankar emphasized the commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and ASEAN centrality.
The ministers reviewed the Indo-Pacific landscape and recent developments.
The meeting followed up on the outcomes of the previous Quad meeting in New Delhi.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
- What
- Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting
- When
- July 22–23
- Where
- Manila, Philippines
- Why
- To reaffirm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and support ASEAN centrality
India's Perspective
US Perspective
Purpose of the Visit
India's Perspective
Strengthening ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Act East Policy
US Perspective
Advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific and deepening US-ASEAN partnership
- Date of Visit
- July 22–23
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Key Meetings
- ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting
- Significance
- 2026 designated as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation
- US Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Previous Quad Meeting
- 11th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on May 26
- New Initiative
- Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC)
Sources
EAM Jaishankar to visit Manila for ASEAN and Quad meetings
Jaishankar to visit Manila for ASEAN, Quad meetings
Jaishankar to undertake 2-day visit to Manila from Wednesday
Jaishankar to meet Quad counterparts in Manila on sidelines of ASEAN meet
EAM Jaishankar meets Philippine counterpart Lazaro, discusses Indo-Pacific developments
EAM Jaishankar Meets Marco Rubio At Quad FMM, Reviews India-US Strategic Partnership On Defence, Energy & Critical Minerals
EAM Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio, Penny Wong in Manila; discusses global developments
Quad foreign ministers reaffirm free, open Indo-Pacific at Manila meeting
On sidelines of ASEAN meet, Jaishankar holds talks with China’s Wang Yi, Russia’s Lavrov, QUAD
