Quad Leaders reaffirm maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region
Quad Leaders reiterated their strong resolve to maintain the peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, and US President Joe Biden renewed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.
In a statement issued after the four leaders met in Tokyo, they reaffirmed their unwavering support for ASEAN unity and centrality and for the practical implementation of ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. The leaders welcomed the EU’s Joint Communication on the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific which was announced in September 2021 and increased European engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
They said, the Quad is a force for good, committed to bringing tangible benefits to the region.
The leaders reaffirmed their resolve to uphold the international rules-based order where countries are free from all forms of military, economic and political coercion. The leaders reiterated their commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
They condemned unequivocally terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations. The Quad countries have led and will continue to lead global efforts for COVID-19 response, with a view to building better health security and strengthening health systems.
The leaders also welcomed the progress on the expansion of J&J vaccine production at the Biological E facility in India under the Quad Vaccine Partnership- sustainable manufacturing capacity will yield long-term benefits in the fight against COVID-19 and future pandemics. The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen cooperation on infrastructure, which is critical to driving productivity and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
The leaders were unanimous steadfastly to implement the Paris Agreement and deliver on the outcomes of COP26. All leaders welcomed the official launch of the Quad Fellowship, which is now open for application. The Quad Fellowship will bring 100 students from countries to the United States each year to pursue graduate degrees in STEM fields.
All leaders agreed to hold the next in-person summit in 2023 hosted by Australia.
