PM Modi Japan Visit Quad Summit 2022 News Live Updates: Quad is moving ahead with a constructive agenda for Indo-Pacific, says PM Modi
The prime minister said Quad is moving ahead with a constructive agenda for the Indo-Pacific which will further strengthen its image of a “force for good”.
Modi made the remarks in presence of US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
In his opening remarks at the summit, Prime Minister Modi said the Quad has gained a significant place at the world stage in a short span of time.
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We will bring more resources & energies to securing our region as we enter a new & more complex phase in the Pacific strategic environment. We’ll continue to stand with you, our like-minded friends & collectively stand for each other
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– Japanese PM Fumio Kishida
US President Joe Biden at Quad Leaders’ meet
- US will be a strong, steady & enduring partner in Indo-Pacific. We are Indo-Pacific powers. As long as Russia continues the war, we are going to be partners and lead a global response. We stay together for the shared values & vision we have
- Putin is just trying to extinguish a culture. This is more than just a European issue, it’s a global issue. Global food crisis may worsen by Russia blocking Ukraine from exporting its grains. As long as Russia continues the war, US will work with its partners
Quad has gained significant place at world stage in short span of time. Our mutual cooperation is encouraging achieving a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific Region: PM Modi
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Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo
PM Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida hold Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo
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