External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says the Quad foreign ministers meeting focuses on keeping the Indo-Pacific a driver of global growth and stability. In his opening remarks, Jaishankar calls for “trusted and transparent” partnerships to support peace and prosperity in the region, aligning cooperation with the Quad’s stated geographic focus on the Indo-Pacific. He also highlights priorities related to maritime security and promoting economic options for countries in the region. The meeting is held in New Delhi and attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, with Jaishankar presiding. Multiple sources note the talks take place amid wider global concerns about China’s increasing military activities in the Indo-Pacific. Jaishankar additionally points to broader challenges the Quad and its partners may address at the global level, including supply chain resilience and connectivity issues such as choke points. Overall, the remarks outline a sustained emphasis on regional security and economic cooperation under Quad coordination.