Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of India, Australia, and Japan met in Atlanta, Georgia today to discuss progress on ongoing Quad initiatives and reaffirm their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The Quad Joint Press Release on Economic Prosperity and Security said that the Quad ministers underscored the importance of economic security in maintaining global stability and prosperity.
They reiterated their commitment to building reliable and open global supply chains and trusted and resilient infrastructure. They expressed grave concerns regarding economic coercion, including through arbitrary export restrictions, as well as non-market policies and practices that result in overcapacity to disrupt global supply chains in critical industries. They reiterated the absolute necessity to protect and preserve navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in accordance with international law as reflected in UNCLOS.
The Quad ministers highlighted the importance of Artificial Intelligence and initiatives like Pax Silica to the future of economic growth and expressed their intent to provide over 85 million dollars of technical and financial assistance to support access to trusted SI across the Indo-Pacific, including through the Quad AI Accelerator.
The Quad ministers expressed their deep concern about the proliferation of online and cyber scams that pose a threat to national and international peace and security. They condemned the criminal groups running the scam operations and trafficking people and forcing them to defraud our citizens, stealing tens of billions of dollars annually of hard-earned wealth from our respective countries.
The Quad ministers expressed their condolences for those who lost their lives during the flash floods of 26th August in Nepal. They underscored their shared commitment to supporting partners in times of need. They recognized India’s leading role as the first responder to Nepal’s rescue, along with the significant support to Nepal from all Quad countries.
The Quad ministers welcomed progress on key initiatives bolstering the prosperity of the Indo-Pacific.
