As Quad Foreign Ministers meet, India-U.S. tensions, U.S.-China re-engagement and Iran war pose challenges
The Quad Foreign Ministers are meeting in Delhi to discuss various challenges, including tensions between India and the U.S. and the re-engagement of the U.S. with China. The meeting comes amid a backdrop of strained relations due to trade tariffs and immigration issues. The future of the Quad's structure and its upcoming summit will also be key topics of discussion.
- ▪The Quad Foreign Ministers last met on July 1, 2025, to update their goals.
- ▪Tensions between India and the U.S. have slowed bilateral ties, complicating Quad discussions.
- ▪The U.S. is reportedly seeking a more accommodating position with China, raising concerns about the Quad's future.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Foreign Ministers of the Quad will meet for the first time in nearly a year, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosts U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Delhi on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) at Delhi’s Hyderabad House. The Foreign Ministers will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Ministry of External Affairs advisory said.The Ministers last met on July 1, 2025, when they updated the goals for the quadrilateral grouping, simplifying them to four areas: maritime and transnational security, economic prosperity and security, humanitarian assistance and emergency responses, and the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative.Also Read | Quad remains ‘vital’, says Japanese Foreign…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
