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The Print
a day ago
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- The Print
Ahead of ministers' meeting, QUAD launches 1st-ever coast guard observer mission for Indo-Pacific
At the meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Sunday, the foreign ministers of the four countries would exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. They will also review progress on various Quad initiatives in the lead-up to the Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by India. The development comes ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the US for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday. New Delhi: India, Japan, the United States and Australia, the four members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), launched their first-ever joint coast guard-led at-sea observer mission to improve interoperability and advance maritime safety in the Indo-Pacific. According to MEA, 'the ministers are further expected to consider new proposals to advance a shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific'. The Ministry of Defence announced the launch of the 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' in a statement Monday. A team of two officers from each country, including women officers, is aboard the vessel, USCGC Stratton. The ship is en route to Guam in the western Pacific Ocean. According to the US Coast Guard website, Stratton is one of ten high-endurance Legend-class National Security Cutters in the US Coast Guard fleet. Commissioned in 2012, the nearly 418-foot-long vessel has a full-load displacement of around 4,600 long tonnes and is equipped for a wide range of missions, including drug interdiction, fisheries enforcement, maritime security, environmental protection, and search and rescue operations. The mission is being conducted under the framework of the Wilmington Declaration, a joint statement issued by the QUAD Leaders' Summit, held in September last year in Wilmington, Delaware. It included plans for the 'first-ever Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission in 2025 to improve interoperability and advance maritime safety,' with similar missions to follow across the Indo-Pacific. In addition to that, the current mission also seeks to reinforce a shared commitment to a 'Free, Open, Inclusive and Rules-Based Indo-Pacific' and underlines the growing operational ties between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Japan Coast Guard (JCG), US Coast Guard (USCG) and Australian Border Force (ABF). India's participation, the defence ministry statement said, aligns with the country's maritime doctrine of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and supports the broader Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which focuses on regional capacity-building, humanitarian outreach, and maritime law enforcement. Also Read: 'Looking to make Quad more effective with Trump,' says Australian envoy to India New dimension in maritime cooperation This deployment also marks a new dimension in QUAD maritime cooperation, shifting emphasis from traditional naval exercises to coast guard-level interoperability and maritime domain awareness. It builds on existing defence cooperation among the four countries, including the annual Malabar naval exercise. The annual multilateral exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability, improving tactical coordination and addressing shared maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions. The drills include surface and anti-submarine warfare, air defence, maritime patrol operations, replenishment at sea and cross-deck helicopter landings. The exercise usually features the participation of various Indian naval platforms, including guided missile destroyers, multi-purpose frigates, submarines, fighter aircraft and helicopters. The naval exercise began in 1992 as a bilateral naval drill between the navies of India and the US. Japan joined in 2007, becoming a regular participant in 2014, and being formally included as a permanent member in 2015. While Australia also present in 2007, it withdrew from the QUAD in the following year after objections from China over its participation in the exercise. The grouping was revived in subsequent years, with Australia returning in 2020. That year, Malabar evolved into a four-nation format with all four QUAD nations participating together for the first time. China has continued to criticise the bloc, accusing it of trying to contain its regional influence and 'inciting confrontation'. Last year, India had hosted the annual edition of the Malabar naval exercise, with both the harbour and sea phases taking place in and around Visakhapatnam and the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Navy contributed a range of platforms, including guided-missile destroyers, multi-role frigates, and the long-range maritime patrol aircraft P-8I, which is equipped for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance missions. The United States Navy had participated with the USS Dewey, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, accompanied by its embarked helicopter and a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. Japan had deployed the JS Ariake, a guided-missile destroyer from the Akizuki class, known for its advanced air defence capabilities; while the Royal Australian Navy had fielded the HMAS Stuart, a frigate, along with a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and a P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. (Edited by Sanya Mathur) Also Read: 'Quad to continue to be a force for global good,' says Jaishankar as India gears up to host leaders' meet
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington, DC, set to attend Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
ANI EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington, DC, set to attend Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Washington, DC on Monday (local time). Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January 21. In the press release, MEA stated, "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 India will host. The Ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals to advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific." Before arriving in Washington, DC, Jaishankar was in New York, where he inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism,' highlighting the need to expose state sponsorship of terrorism. Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the UN Headquarters in New York, he said that "terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere." "A tribute to those who were taken away from us and remembrance lives shattered by discouragement, by our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and the loved ones of the victims of terrorism. The campaign is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms," he the exhibition's significance, he noted that "today's exhibition is not merely a presentation of images, videos and testimonies. It is a statement of our shared humanity. It is a gallery of human courage, each moment, each memory, each artefact, and every word tells the story of a life interrupted, altered or lost." Jaishankar emphasised the need for zero tolerance for terrorism, citing the recent condemnation by the UN Security Council of a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. He said, "The world must come to some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail."
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington, DC, set to attend Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
By Reena Bhardwaj Washington, DC [US], July 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Washington, DC on Monday (local time). Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press release. During the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January 21. In the press release, MEA stated, '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 India will host. The Ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals to advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific.' Before arriving in Washington, DC, Jaishankar was in New York, where he inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism,' highlighting the need to expose state sponsorship of terrorism. Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the UN Headquarters in New York, he said that 'terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere.' 'A tribute to those who were taken away from us and remembrance lives shattered by discouragement, by our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and the loved ones of the victims of terrorism. The campaign is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms,' he added. Highlighting the exhibition's significance, he noted that 'today's exhibition is not merely a presentation of images, videos and testimonies. It is a statement of our shared humanity. It is a gallery of human courage, each moment, each memory, each artefact, and every word tells the story of a life interrupted, altered or lost.' Jaishankar emphasised the need for zero tolerance for terrorism, citing the recent condemnation by the UN Security Council of a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. He said, 'The world must come to some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail.' (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India Pushes Bold Quad Vision in Washington, Jaishankar To Meet Marco Rubio
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in Washington, DC, for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 1, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This crucial visit focuses on Indo-Pacific cooperation, counterterrorism, and strategic alignments ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit hosted by India. The visit comes weeks after India's bold Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Jaishankar also inaugurated a powerful exhibit at the UN titled 'The Human Cost of Terrorism,' spotlighting global terror victims and India's call for accountability. The Quad talks will build on past engagements, proposing fresh initiatives for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Stay tuned for updates as diplomacy meets defense, and India sharpens its global role post-Operation Sindoor.#jaishankar #marcorubio #india #unitedstates #quad #indopacific #operationsindoor #pahalgamattack #foreignpolicy #quadmeeting #terrorism #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington, DC, set to attend Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
— ANI (@ANI) Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Washington, DC on Monday (local time). Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State , Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January the press release, MEA stated, "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 India will host. The Ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals to advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific."Before arriving in Washington, DC, Jaishankar was in New York, where he inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism ,' highlighting the need to expose state sponsorship of at the inauguration of the exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the UN Headquarters in New York, he said that "terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere.""A tribute to those who were taken away from us and remembrance lives shattered by discouragement, by our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and the loved ones of the victims of terrorism. The campaign is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms," he the exhibition's significance, he noted that "today's exhibition is not merely a presentation of images, videos and testimonies. It is a statement of our shared humanity. It is a gallery of human courage, each moment, each memory, each artefact, and every word tells the story of a life interrupted, altered or lost."Jaishankar emphasised the need for zero tolerance for terrorism , citing the recent condemnation by the UN Security Council of a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. He said, "The world must come to some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail."
