Sofia, June 6 (IANS) India’s engagement with both the United States and China reflects a carefully calibrated “strategic neutrality” shaped by political considerations and interdependencies framed as “interconnectedness”.This form of neutrality reflects a broader political trend across the Global South, where India, along with other nations including Indonesia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, pursues a realist balancing strategy shaped by US–China bipolarity but not entirely defined by it, a re…
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Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India reflected a more mature phase in relations between New Delhi and Washington, where strategic convergence continues alongside open discussions on trade frictions, differing geopolitical priorities, and ambiguity regarding American consistency, a report has stated.In parallel, it also underscored the Quad’s evolution from a primarily diplomatic signalling platform into an operational framework aimed …
Washington, May 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his four-day India visit to deepen Quad cooperation and reassure New Delhi that the Trump administration continues to view the Indo-Pacific as a strategic priority, analysts and business leaders told IANS.The visit, Rubio’s first to India as Secretary of State, included meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, along with participation in the Quad…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday said that the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday delivered “strong, concrete results”, including the announcement of new initiatives on maritime surveillance, domain awareness, and coast guard coordination. “Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting delivers strong, concrete results. From enhanced maritime security to new initiatives on maritime security, port infrastructure, critical minerals, and energy res…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that the Quad nations have agreed to strongly oppose attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion. Addressing the press along with Foreign Ministers of India, Australia and the US following the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Motegi expressed the commitment of the Quad nations towards denuclearisation of North Korea.”Today’s meeting gave us a good opportunity to se…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting showcases “an unshakable and firm message” to the world that the grouping will promote practical cooperation to realise a free and open Indo-Pacific. In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Motegi mentioned his special fondness for the Quad meeting.”I want to thank Jai for hosting this meeting. Back in 2019 September, when I …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday said that the Quad nations want the grouping to be “strong and effective” so that they can focus on delivering and continuing its momentum, while stressing the need for a free, open, peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. In her opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Penny Wong said, “We are four sovereign nations. We have our own histories, our own interests, but there is g…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Quad grouping is evolving from being a discussion forum into an action-oriented forum, where the four nations come together to discuss areas of common interest and begin to take action. In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Rubio said that his participation in the Quad meeting immediately after being sworn in showcases the US’ commitment to the grouping.”Over the l…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India, Japan, Australia and the US, as maritime democracies, pluralistic societies and market economies, share the responsibility towards a free and open Indo-Pacific, while stressing that the region must remain a driver for global growth and stability. In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar stated, “Meeting for the third time in less than 18 …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to welcome Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for high-level discussions under the Quad framework.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime security, criti…