'Countries about third of global GDP': Rubio heaps praise on India, other QUAD members at key meet
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India and other Quad members for their significant contributions to global GDP during a key meeting in New Delhi. He highlighted that these countries represent about a third of the world's GDP and emphasized their shared values and commitment to economic development. Rubio also discussed the importance of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, noting that 60% of global maritime trade passes through this area.
- ▪Marco Rubio praised India, Japan, Australia, and the US for their contributions to global GDP during a Quad meeting.
- ▪He stated that the member countries collectively represent about a third of the world's GDP and nearly 2 billion people.
- ▪Rubio emphasized the importance of maritime security, noting that 60% of global maritime trade passes through the Indo-Pacific.
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'Countries about third of global GDP': Rubio heaps praise on India, other QUAD members at key meetIndia, Japan, Australia and the US are members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, an Indo-Pacific alliance.Published on: May 26, 2026 2:22 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday heaped praise on India and other members of the Quad grouping as he underscored their contributions to the global GDP. (From left) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio share a light moment as they pose before a Quad ministerial meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
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