Indo-Pacific
Quad nations have not convened in two years amid strained diplomatic and trade relations
From left: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hold a press conference after a Quad ministerial meeting in New Delhi, May 26. © Reuters
KIRAN SHARMA
November 13, 2026 20:17 JST
NEW DELHI — Although the Quad countries have not yet confirmed a precise date, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent comment about a possible leaders’ summit on the sidelines of next week’s ASEAN gatherings in Manila has rekindled expectations for a high‑level meeting for the first time in over two years. The gathering is expected to focus on pressing global challenges such as energy security and resilient supply chains.
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