India Likely To Host Quad Leaders Summit In November
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India's Quad Leaders Summit has been postponed to November. The Quad, comprising India, the US, Australia, and Japan, focuses on economic and maritime security.
As India gears up to host the Quad Leaders Summit this year, the schedule for the top leaders meet has been postponed to November. The delay is being attributed to scheduling constraints and logistical issues, according to media reports.
Earlier the Summit was expected to be held in September. However, the dates are yet to be finalised for the Summit.
What is Quad?
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is an coalition between India, United States, Australia and Japan. The four members of the group stresses on giving shape to an agenda to bolster economic security and maritime security along with fostering cooperation in various areas to address regional challenges.
Formally the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the Quad began as a loose partnership after the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, when the four countries joined together to provide humanitarian and disaster assistance to the affected region. Former President Joe Biden hosted the QUAD Leader's Summit in the 2024.
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