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Albanese looking forward to meeting Modi at Quad Leaders’ Summit in the US

This meeting marks the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit, with India set to host the next summit in 2025.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to travel to the United States to participate in the 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for 21 September in Wilmington, Delaware.

Albanese will join host President Joe Biden of the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.

Prime Minister Albanese’s said in a statement, “I look forward to meeting with my Quad partners to discuss important challenges facing the Indo-Pacific and strengthening the Quad’s cooperation.”

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“Australia is deeply invested in the future prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific. Australia, the United States, India, and Japan share a vision for a region governed by accepted rules and norms, where all countries can cooperate, trade, and thrive,” he added.

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, is a diplomatic alliance of four nations dedicated to promoting a stable, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The partnership aims to ensure regional sovereignty and manage competition responsibly while addressing key challenges.

Albanese further observed, “We will work together to shape the kind of region in which we want to live. We are always better off when we act together with our close friends and partners.”

The Quad’s initiatives focus on practical outcomes that align with regional priorities. Key areas of collaboration include strengthening clean energy supply chains, bolstering maritime security, training infrastructure professionals, enhancing health security, and improving resilience and connectivity through undersea cable cooperation.

During the summit, Prime Minister Albanese will engage in discussions on regional issues and explore opportunities to further advance the Quad’s agenda. This meeting marks the fourth in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, with India set to host the next summit in 2025.

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