QUAD Summit 2024- Key Highlights & Information

‘QUAD is Here to Stay, Assist, Partner, and Complement’ - PM Narendra Modi at the QUAD Summit 2024

PM Shri Narendra Modi attended the 4th QUAD Summit in Delaware, USA, on 21st September 2024. President of the USA Joe Biden hosted the PM of India Narendra Modi, the PM of Australia  Anthony Albanese, and the PM of Japan Fumio Kishida at the QUAD Leaders’ Summit.

PM Shri Narendra Modi’s Remarks

Here is what PM Modi said When QUAD met-

Our meeting is taking place at a time when the world is surrounded by tensions and conflicts. In such times, it is very important for humanity that the Quad works together on the foundation of shared democratic values.

We support a rule-based international order, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolving all issues in a peaceful manner. A free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific is our shared priority and commitment.

During the COVID pandemic, we launched the Indo-Pacific Quad Vaccine Initiative, and I am pleased that the Quad has now come together to tackle challenges like cervical cancer.

India has also developed its own cervical cancer vaccine and is utilizing AI to develop new treatment protocols. We are ready to share our experience and expertise.

India's vision is 'One Earth, One Health' and in this spirit, I announce a grant of US $7.5 million to cancer testing, screening and diagnostics under the Quad Moonshot Initiative.

I am pleased that India will contribute 40 million vaccine doses to Indo-Pacific countries through GAVI and Quad initiatives.

When the Quad acts, it’s not just for nations - it’s for the people. This is the true essence of our human-centric approach.

QUAD & its Objective

The Quad i.e. Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is a diplomatic partnership between India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, committed to ensuring a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. It addresses key regional challenges such as health security, climate change, critical technologies, infrastructure, and maritime security. The Quad works closely with regional institutions like ASEAN and the Pacific Islands Forum, promoting cooperation, stability, and prosperity.

India’s Role in QUAD

India plays a crucial role in the Quad, contributing to its strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific region. India has helped shape the Quad’s focus on various regional challenges, including maritime security, climate change, critical technologies, cyber security, disaster relief, and infrastructure development.

Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has emphasized a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. India is committed to ensuring maritime domain awareness and upholding international laws in the region.

India's "SAGAR" vision (Security and Growth for All in the Region), enunciated by PM Modi in 2015, aligns with Quad’s objectives to promote maritime security, disaster resilience, and respect for international maritime laws.

India has further strengthened ties through defence cooperation, technology sharing, and acting as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean region.

India’s role in Quad is also shaped by its broader foreign policy focus on regional stability, and economic cooperation. This makes India’s participation in the Quad a strategic effort to secure its interests while contributing to a balanced and stable Indo-Pacific.

PM Modi’s role in Quad’s COVID-19 response was crucial. India worked with Quad partners to boost global vaccine production and distribution, providing vaccines to many countries, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.