He further said that in spite of the adverse circumstances of COVID-19, we have increased coordination in many areas such as vaccine delivery, climate action, supply chain resilience, disaster response, and economic cooperation.
NEW DELHI: The scope and potential Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly called the Quad, has become broader, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Founded in 2007, Quad is a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
"The scope of Quad has become broader and the format has become effective. Our mutual trust, and our determination, are giving new energy and enthusiasm to the democratic forces. Our mutual cooperation at the Quad level is giving a boost to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, which is the common objective of all of us, Modi said while addressing the Quad Leaders Meeting in Tokyo.
He further said that in spite of the adverse circumstances of COVID-19, we have increased coordination in many areas such as vaccine delivery, climate action, supply chain resilience, disaster response, and economic cooperation. This is ensuring peace, prosperity, and stability in Indo-Pacific.
He said that Quad is carrying a constructive agenda for the Indo-Pacific region. This will further strengthen the image of the Quad as a 'Force for Good', he added.
The Quad aims to bolster cooperation among the member nations and discuss developments in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM also held talks with US President Joe Biden in Tokyo. Both the leaders shared their views on a wide range of issues and discussed ways to deepen the India-USA friendship.