The four foreign ministers came together in Washington with a clear message—no act of terror will go unanswered. They condemned the militant strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April which killed 25 Indians and one Nepali national.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while injuring several others,” they said in their joint statement. They called for those responsible to be brought to book. “We call for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay.”
Their words were clear and direct. “We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extend our heartfelt wishes for a swift and full recovery to all those injured,” they added.
Indo-Pacific core stays firm
The meeting on 1 July marked a renewed pledge to protect the Indo-Pacific from force and coercion. The Quad nations repeated that upholding international law and freedom of seas is non-negotiable.
“We underscore our commitment to defending the rule of law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” the statement read. They said peace in the seas secures prosperity for all. No country should try to redraw lines by force.
Tensions at South China Sea draw fresh warning
The foreign ministers expressed deep concern over the situation in the East and South China Seas. They flagged “dangerous and provocative actions”, naming ramming, blocking and use of water cannons as tactics that raise the risk of conflict.
“We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion,” they said. They underlined the need to respect freedom of navigation and follow the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Quad moves to secure critical minerals supply chain
Supply chains for minerals have become a sticking point. The Quad warned against putting all eggs in one basket.
“Reliance on any one country for processing and refining critical minerals and derivative goods production exposes our industries to economic coercion, price manipulation, and supply chain disruptions, which further harms our economic and national security,” the ministers said.
The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative will aim to secure and spread out the supply chain, shielding industries from sudden shocks.
North Korea and Myanmar under watch
North Korea’s missile tests and nuclear plans drew sharp words. The Quad reminded Pyongyang of its international obligations.
“We reaffirm our commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula consistent with relevant UNSCRs,” the statement said. The group also called out North Korea’s cybercrime and illegal weapons funding.
On Myanmar, the Quad urged the regime to honour its ceasefire promise. They threw their weight behind ASEAN’s Five Point Consensus for a peaceful solution.
Action plan: Drills, ports and aid
To back words with deeds, the Quad outlined new measures. Regional maritime training and Coast Guard cooperation will step up. The Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network field exercise will boost airlift response for natural disasters.
Another highlight is the Quad Ports of the Future Partnership to be launched in Mumbai. The ministers said they would continue to counter false narratives and foreign interference.
Together, they have already contributed over USD 30 million in humanitarian aid for communities affected by Myanmar’s earthquake in March 2025.
Before closing, the ministers reaffirmed support for ASEAN, the Pacific Islands Forum and IORA. Unity in the region remains vital.
“We look forward to the next Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by India later this year,” the statement said. The next foreign ministers’ meeting will take place in Australia in 2026.
For the Quad, the message stays simple—keep the Indo-Pacific free, open and safe for everyone
“We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while injuring several others,” they said in their joint statement. They called for those responsible to be brought to book. “We call for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay.”
Their words were clear and direct. “We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extend our heartfelt wishes for a swift and full recovery to all those injured,” they added.
Indo-Pacific core stays firm
The meeting on 1 July marked a renewed pledge to protect the Indo-Pacific from force and coercion. The Quad nations repeated that upholding international law and freedom of seas is non-negotiable.
“We underscore our commitment to defending the rule of law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” the statement read. They said peace in the seas secures prosperity for all. No country should try to redraw lines by force.
Tensions at South China Sea draw fresh warning
The foreign ministers expressed deep concern over the situation in the East and South China Seas. They flagged “dangerous and provocative actions”, naming ramming, blocking and use of water cannons as tactics that raise the risk of conflict.
“We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion,” they said. They underlined the need to respect freedom of navigation and follow the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Quad moves to secure critical minerals supply chain
Supply chains for minerals have become a sticking point. The Quad warned against putting all eggs in one basket.
“Reliance on any one country for processing and refining critical minerals and derivative goods production exposes our industries to economic coercion, price manipulation, and supply chain disruptions, which further harms our economic and national security,” the ministers said.
The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative will aim to secure and spread out the supply chain, shielding industries from sudden shocks.
North Korea and Myanmar under watch
North Korea’s missile tests and nuclear plans drew sharp words. The Quad reminded Pyongyang of its international obligations.
“We reaffirm our commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula consistent with relevant UNSCRs,” the statement said. The group also called out North Korea’s cybercrime and illegal weapons funding.
On Myanmar, the Quad urged the regime to honour its ceasefire promise. They threw their weight behind ASEAN’s Five Point Consensus for a peaceful solution.
Action plan: Drills, ports and aid
To back words with deeds, the Quad outlined new measures. Regional maritime training and Coast Guard cooperation will step up. The Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network field exercise will boost airlift response for natural disasters.
Another highlight is the Quad Ports of the Future Partnership to be launched in Mumbai. The ministers said they would continue to counter false narratives and foreign interference.
Together, they have already contributed over USD 30 million in humanitarian aid for communities affected by Myanmar’s earthquake in March 2025.
Before closing, the ministers reaffirmed support for ASEAN, the Pacific Islands Forum and IORA. Unity in the region remains vital.
“We look forward to the next Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by India later this year,” the statement said. The next foreign ministers’ meeting will take place in Australia in 2026.
For the Quad, the message stays simple—keep the Indo-Pacific free, open and safe for everyone
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