Quad foreign ministers fight for relevance in New Delhi as leaders’ summit remains elusive

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The foreign ministers of the Quad nations met in New Delhi to emphasize their unity and reaffirm the bloc's relevance in the Indo-Pacific as geopolitical tensions shift, particularly in relation to China's influence. The Quad comprises the United States, Japan, Australia, and India, aiming to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, nations gathered in New Delhi on Tuesday in a coordinated display of unity aimed at reaffirming the bloc’s relevance amid recent shifts in geopolitical dynamics. The Quad, comprising the United States, Japan, Australia and India, aims to promote a “free and open” Indo-Pacific and balance China’s expanding influence in the strategically vital region. With US President Donald Trump fresh from talks with Chinese President Xi...