External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar delivered a strong opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region. Addressing global challenges including supply chain resilience, maritime security, critical technologies, connectivity choke points, and economic resilience, Jaishankar emphasized the need for trusted and transparent partnerships among Quad nations. The meeting brings together India, the United States, Japan, and Australia at Hyderabad House as leaders discuss strategic cooperation and regional stability amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Dr. Jaishankar also underlined the Quad’s shared commitment as maritime democracies and market economies to strengthen collaboration across key sectors including HADR, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.