Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Quad Nations Reaffirm Commitment to Free Indo-Pacific
The Quad nations, which include India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, had a meeting in Manila.
They talked about how important it is to keep the Indo-Pacific region free and open.
They also said they want to work closely with ASEAN countries to make the region safer and more prosperous.
They discussed things like maritime security, economic growth, new technologies, and helping people in emergencies.
China, however, sees its actions in the region differently, focusing on its own security and economic needs.
Quad nations met in Manila to reaffirm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Key attendees included S Jaishankar, Penny Wong, Toshimitsu Motegi, and Marco Rubio.
They discussed regional challenges and opportunities to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN.
Priorities include maritime security, economic prosperity, critical technologies, and humanitarian assistance.
China's actions in the region are viewed differently, focusing on national security and economic interests.
- Who
- Quad nations (India, Australia, Japan, US) and ASEAN member states
- What
- Reaffirmation of commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Manila
- Why
- To address regional challenges and strengthen cooperation with ASEAN
Quad Nations' Perspective
China's Perspective
Maritime Security
Quad Nations' Perspective
Quad nations emphasize the importance of maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
China's Perspective
China views its actions in the region as necessary for its national security and economic interests.
- Meeting Location
- Manila
- Date
- Wednesday
- Key Attendees
- S Jaishankar, Penny Wong, Toshimitsu Motegi, Marco Rubio
- Key Priorities
- Maritime and transnational security, economic prosperity, critical and emerging technologies, humanitarian assistance
- ASEAN Outlook
- Indo-Pacific (AOIP)
