The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) foreign ministerial meeting was recently held in Tokyo, Japan.
Key Highlights of Quad meeting:
Expansion of IPMDA:
- Initiative: Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA)
- Expansion Area: Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
- Purpose: To ensure the safety and security of critical sea lanes
Launch of Quad Maritime Legal Dialogue:
- Under: Quad Maritime Security Working Group
- Focus: Issues related to international law of the sea
- Goal: Uphold rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific
Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda:
- Implementation: Across disaster risk reduction initiatives
- Objective: Enhance peace and security frameworks inclusive of gender considerations
Quad Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR):
- Development: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) finalized
- Purpose: Establish an effective, immediate, and coordinated response mechanism among Quad partners
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Frequently Asked Question:
What was decided to expand into the Indian Ocean Region?
The Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA).
What will the Quad Maritime Legal Dialogue focus on?
Issues related to international law of the sea.
Which agenda will be implemented, focusing on disaster risk reduction?
The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.
What was finalized to enable an effective response mechanism?
The Quad Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
What will the Quad Maritime Security Working Group uphold?
The rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific.