QUAD LEADERS
PM in Manila: Aligning act east, Indo-Pacific & MAHASAGAR policies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila for the ASEAN Summit, focusing on strengthening India's partnerships. The growing competition in the Indo-Pacific requires ASEAN countries to seek reliable collaborations with India. Maritime cooperation, educational exchanges, and renewable energy initiatives are critical areas for future collaboration.
US, India, Japan and Australia leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday; shipping security on agenda
Leaders from the US, Japan, Australia, and India will meet in Manila for the Quad summit. This summit comes after a two-year hiatus and follows the recent ASEAN summit. The agenda will likely include discussions on critical minerals and securing commercial shipping lanes. Additionally, they will address threats to commercial ships in international waters. This meeting is seen as a response to China's expanding influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump is taking Elon Musk on his Asia trip, but he plans to avoid talking about Nvidia scandal
US President Donald Trump will travel to the Philippines and China with Elon Musk for important diplomatic meetings. In Manila, he intends to sign a trade deal with Thailand and meet with Southeast Asian leaders. Trump's agenda includes discussions about trade measures and export controls related to advanced computer chips. A trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin is also scheduled during this trip.
PM heads to Manila for ASEAN, E Asia, Quad summits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila from November 16–18 to attend the ASEAN-India Summit, East Asia Summit and the maiden Quad Summit under Trump 2.0. Discussions are expected to focus on regional security, critical minerals, technology and resilient supply chains, with India-ASEAN trade currently at around $122 billion.
South China Sea Code of Conduct must comply with UNCLOS: MEA says "position on this is very clear"
Union Ministry of External Affairs Secretary Rudrendra Tandon highlighted compliance with international maritime law for ASEAN-China negotiations. He stated that the maritime cooperation remains a priority for India due to geographical ties. The focus will be on addressing issues like piracy and unregulated fishing in maritime zones. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's engagement at the upcoming ASEAN Summit will include bilateral meetings addressing regional challenges.
EAM Jaishankar urges Quad to focus on freedom of choice
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized freedom of choice and resilient supply chains during the Quad meeting. He highlighted countering non-market practices as a key priority for discussions with partner nations. The Quad aims to enhance cooperation in maritime security and counter-terrorism measures. Additionally, over USD 85 million will be extended for AI access across the Indo-Pacific region.
Jaishankar calls for deeper Quad cooperation on energy security, counter-terrorism, maritime issues
Participating in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Jaishankar said he spoke about countering non-market practices and increased economic stresses in the Indo-Pacific region.
Quad ministers pledge over $85 million for AI access, flag economic coercion and supply chain risks
Quad foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, focusing on economic security, resilient supply chains and trusted infrastructure. They announced plans to provide over $85 million in technical and financial assistance for access to trusted super intelligence (SI), while pledging action against cyber scams and transnational criminal networks.
Quad to step up cooperation in AI, critical minerals
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta.
"Discussing ACITI": EAM Jaishankar holds trilateral meeting with Australian, Canadian counterparts
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a trilateral meeting with Canadian and Australian counterparts in Atlanta. They discussed the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership focused on green energy and supply chains. Jaishankar emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions to global challenges and highlighted issues impacting the Global South. He noted the adverse effects of military actions on civilian shipping and emphasized market access issues.
Jaishankar has a message for the world: Give diplomacy a chance, as military solutions won't work
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the importance of diplomacy to address global challenges at the G20 meeting. He highlighted ongoing conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in West Asia, while addressing seafarer safety. Jaishankar emphasized the impact of market flooding and supply chain issues on the Global South. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of interconnected economic and geopolitical crises affecting the global economic order.
EAM S Jaishankar attends G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in US
Jaishankar, who arrived in Atlanta late Thursday evening, interacted with his counterparts from several countries ahead of the meeting. He said the G20 "must work together to confront these threats, to strengthen our economic resilience, to safeguard our markets and the economies that they sustain..."
First top-level Quad Summit under Trump administration likely in Manila
The proposed summit will focus on critical technology, minerals and associated supply chains, maritime security and disaster management, according to people familiar with Quad dynamics. The meeting is also expected to address the establishment of a Quad energy bank. A key item on the agenda will be securing supply chains for essential products, particularly in the light of ongoing conflicts and the weaponisation of trade routes.
India-US ties shift to deal-making as Trump's Iran policy looms
India must adapt to a US relationship driven by pragmatic deal-making, rethink its diaspora policy amid anti-immigrant sentiment, and play a bigger role in easing Iran tensions and shaping the global order.
US must pivot from tariffs to Quad partnership with India: Former US NSA John Bolton
John Bolton expressed concerns over the new Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 legislation. He warned that expanded sanctions authority to President Trump could lead to geopolitical issues. Bolton advised the administration to prioritize strategic relations with India rather than imposing tariffs. He emphasized the importance of focusing on threats posed by China in these discussions.
Modi-Xi Jinping meeting: Border ties, trade on the agenda as Chinese President gears up for India visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS Summit this Saturday. His visit aims to stabilize India-China relations after years of strained interactions. The meeting with Prime Minister Modi will focus on border issues and economic cooperation. Both leaders will discuss managing the boundary dispute and trade imbalances. This visit tests the current thaw and seeks a durable framework for future engagement.
Quad leaders to unveil ambitious initiative to combat cancer
Top Quad leaders will unveil a significant initiative to combat cancer at their annual summit in Wilmington, hosted by US President Joe Biden. The event will feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and Japan's Fumio Kishida. The leaders will also discuss global challenges and the Indo-Pacific situation.
Quad leaders discuss Ukraine; sends message to China
Developments in Ukraine were discussed in the meeting, including its humanitarian implications, according to a PMO release. Modi emphasised the need to return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy in keeping with India’s traditional approach on the issue.
PM Modi to join other Quad leaders in virtual meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday participate in a virtual meeting of the Quad leaders along with US President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of Japan and Australia. The Ministry of External Affairs said the leaders will exchange views and assessments about important developments in the Indo-Pacific.
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