US Secretary of State Rubio Hints at Quad Leaders Meeting This Year
Hoping for Quad leaders meeting this year on sidelines of global meet: Rubio

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans for a Quad leaders meeting this year, potentially during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China. This meeting aims to enhance cooperation among the Quad nations—India, the US, Australia, and Japan—amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
- 01Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of scheduling a Quad leaders meeting during a global gathering.
- 02The APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting is set for November in Shenzhen, China, which may host the Quad meeting.
- 03The Quad focuses on peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific, responding to concerns over China's military actions.
- 04Recent Quad initiatives include frameworks for energy security and critical minerals to address supply chain issues.
- 05The last Quad summit occurred in Wilmington, US, in 2024, with significant advancements in maritime security cooperation.
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During a session of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about convening a Quad leaders meeting this year, possibly alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November in Shenzhen, China. Rubio highlighted that the Quad, which includes India, the US, Australia, and Japan, aims to enhance collaboration on issues of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in light of growing military assertiveness from China. He noted that the leaders' meeting would not be standalone but rather integrated into a larger global event, facilitating attendance. Recent discussions within the Quad have led to frameworks addressing energy security and critical minerals, as well as initiatives aimed at bolstering maritime surveillance and port infrastructure. The Quad's focus on these areas reflects its commitment to maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific, following the last foreign ministers' meeting held in Washington, DC, in July.
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