‘A force for global good’: PM Modi at first-ever Quad summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereas addressing the first-ever Quadrilateral grouping’s leaders’ summit,  the place US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga had been current, asserted that the international locations will work collectively to make sure stability within the Indo-Pacific area.
“We are connected by our democratic values and our commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Our agenda today covering areas like vaccines, climate change and emerging technologies makes the Quad, a force for global good,” PM Modi mentioned whereas referring to the world leaders as his associates.

Speaking on the First Quad Leaders’ Virtual Summit. https://t.co/Ypom6buHxS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2021
Calling the meet an extension of the traditional Indian philosophy ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which regards the world as one household, the Prime Minister added, “Quad has come of age and will remain an important pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific region.”
The Quad summit is Prime Minister Modi’s first assembly with Biden, after the brand new US administration assumed workplace in January this yr. They have spoken over the phone twice since November, when it turned clear that Biden had gained the US elections. The overseas ministers of the Quad grouping have met thrice thus far, twice in-person, and as soon as just about.
The Quad grouping was revived in 2017, and it has been re-invigorated up to now few years, within the face of belligerence by China.
Quad going to be important enviornment for cooperation in Indo-Pacific area, says Biden
Kicking off the summit, US President Joe Biden mentioned Quad goes to be a significant enviornment for cooperation within the Indo-Pacific area. “The United States is committed to working with you and with all our allies in the region to achieve stability. This group is particularly important because it is dedicated to the practical solutions and concrete results,” he added.
In an obvious reference to China which has been flexing its muscle groups within the area, the President mentioned, “We  know our commitments…Our region is governed by international law, committed to all the universal values and free from coercion but I am optimistic about our prospect.”

Speaking on Covid-19 vaccines, Biden mentioned, “We are launching a new ambitious joint partnership that is going to boost vaccine manufacturing for the global benefit and will boost vaccination programmes in the Indo-Pacific region.”
With inputs from PTI