The sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit was recently held in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by the President of the United States.
- The summit reiterated the Quad’s commitment as a “force for global good.”
Key Announcements of the Summit:
Technology and Innovation
- Quad Principles for Development and Deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure: Framework for digital infrastructure initiatives.
Education Initiatives
- Quad STEM Fellowship: Introduction of a sub-category for students in the Indo-Pacific to pursue engineering programs in India.
Future Outlook
- The next Quad Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to be hosted by India in 2025.
- Adoption of the Quad Wilmington Declaration to guide future collaboration and initiatives.
Significance of the Summit
- Emphasis on the importance of the Quad in promoting global stability amidst rising tensions.
- Focus on upholding international laws, sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.
- Commitment to fostering a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
Quad Wilmington Declaration
- Adoption of the Quad Wilmington Declaration to guide future initiatives.
Key Announcements in the Declaration
- Health Security:
- Quad Cancer Moonshot: A partnership aimed at combating cervical cancer to save lives in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Quality Infrastructure:
- Quad Ports of the Future Partnership: Initiative to leverage collective expertise for sustainable port infrastructure development.
- Critical and Emerging Technologies:
- Semiconductor Supply Chains Contingency Network: A memorandum to enhance resilience in semiconductor supply chains.
- Climate and Clean Energy: Collective efforts to boost energy efficiency, including the deployment of high-efficiency, affordable cooling systems in the region.
- Space Initiatives: Establishment of a space-based web portal for Mauritius to support open science and monitor extreme weather events and climate impacts.
- Maritime Security
- Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI): Enhancing tools for maritime domain awareness.
- Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission (2025): Aims to improve interoperability and advance maritime safety.
About the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad):
- Purpose: To support an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.
- Members: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
- Annual Meetings: Quad Leaders’ Summits and Foreign Ministers’ Meetings are held annually.
- Upcoming Summit: The Quad Leaders’ Summit in 2025 will be hosted by India.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What was the key focus of the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit?
The summit focused on global security, digital
infrastructure, health, and climate, while reinforcing the Quad’s commitment to
a free and open Indo-Pacific.
What is the Quad STEM Fellowship?
It is a program aimed at supporting students from the Indo-Pacific in pursuing engineering programs in India.
What is the Quad Wilmington Declaration?
The Quad Wilmington Declaration is a roadmap guiding future Quad collaborations in areas like health security, climate, technology, and maritime safety.
What are the Quad’s initiatives in health security?
The Quad announced a “Cancer Moonshot” initiative, focusing on combating cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific region.
Where will the next Quad Leaders’ Summit be held?
The next summit will be hosted by India in 2025.