20th anniversary of Quad cooperation:
The Quad Foreign Ministers marked the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to a free, open, and peaceful Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing assertiveness.Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is a strategic forum of the US, Japan, India, and Australia aimed at regional security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Objective is to Promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, upholding democracy, human rights, and rule of law, and countering China’s expanding influence.