At Delhi huddle, India hopes to unlock stalled Quad summit, inject fresh momentum
India is set to host a crucial Quad foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi, aiming to revitalize the group's activities amid global uncertainties. The meeting will focus on enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in light of recent geopolitical tensions. Key discussions will include economic security and the need for a coordinated response to the challenges posed by the West Asia crisis.
- ▪The Quad foreign ministers last met in Washington in July 2025, and India hosted the previous meeting in 2023.
- ▪External affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of economic security for major trading nations like India and Japan.
- ▪Australian foreign minister Penny Wong described the Quad as a vital partnership for a stable Indo-Pacific region.
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At Delhi huddle, India hopes to unlock stalled Quad summit, inject fresh momentumIndia last hosted a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in 2023, and the four ministers most recently met in Washington in July 2025Published on: May 25, 2026 9:52 PM ISTBy Rezaul H Laskar, NEW DELHIShare viaCopy link Foreign ministers of Quad member states will gather in New Delhi on Tuesday for a key meeting against the backdrop of heightened geoeconomic churn due to the West Asia conflict and uncertainty over the grouping’s summit, with a focus on advancing cooperation to ensure the Indo-Pacific region remains free and secure.External affairs minister SJaishankar arrives with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (not pictured) to address a joint presser after their talks in New Delhi on May 24, 2026.
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