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On September 21, 2024, US President Joe Biden will hold the fourth in-person Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders meeting in Delaware. The White House announced the event, emphasizing the importance of convening leaders from key Indo-Pacific countries, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting will aim to improve strategic alignment among the four member countries: the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. Discussions will emphasize on furthering their shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, which is critical for global trade and security.
“President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, September 21. The President looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
“This will be President Biden’s first time hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as president–a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders, and the importance of the Quad to all of our countries,” the statement added.
It is worth noting that in recent years, the Quad Foreign Ministers have met eight times, and the Quad governments continue to interact and coordinate at all levels.
“The Quad Leaders Summit will focus on bolstering the strategic convergence among our countries, advancing our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and delivering concrete benefits for partners in the Indo-Pacific in key areas,” the statement read.
“These include health security, natural disaster response, maritime security, high-quality infrastructure, critical and emerging technology, climate and clean energy, and cybersecurity,” it added.
The next quad summit will be hosted in India.
Source:In
