EAM S Jaishankar begins US visit today: What to expect from the Quad meeting?
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is embarking on a three-day visit to the United States on Monday, June 30. During the visit, Jaishankar will participate in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping that will focus on new proposals to advance a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Jaishankar will visit the United States from June 30 to July 2 at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on June 29 .
The Quad foreign ministers' meeting on July 1 would build on the discussions held at an earlier meeting in Washington on January 21, it said.
"They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made on various Quad initiatives in the run-up to the Quad leaders' summit, which will be hosted by India," the MEA said in a statement.
It said the ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals aimed at advancing a shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The Quad, comprising India, the US, Australia, and Japan, has emerged as a key group largely focused on peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Jaishankar will also inaugurate an exhibition, titled "The Human Cost of Terrorism", at the United Nations headquarters in New York on June 30.
The exhibition will highlight the devastating toll of heinous terrorist acts around the world and the steps taken by the international community to combat terrorism, the MEA said.
The Quad has emerged as a key group largely focused on peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The exhibition is seen as an effort to draw global support for India's campaign against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
Key Takeaways Jaishankar's visit underscores India's proactive role in international diplomacy.
The Quad meeting aims to strengthen ties among India, the US, Australia, and Japan concerning regional security.
The exhibition at the UN seeks to garner global support against cross-border terrorism, particularly from Pakistan.
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