
QUAD Meeting 2025: After the swearing-in of Donald Trump in America, the first meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers was held on Tuesday (January 21, 2025) in Washington DC. During this, China was accused of changing the status quo in the East and South China Sea. Quad members also said that China’s activities are challenging for regional peace and security.
On Wednesday (January 22), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning rejected these allegations and said that China has always supported cooperation between countries, but this cooperation should not target any third party. The spokesperson said that group politics and factional conflict will not lead to peace and security. China’s activities are legitimate and condemnable. Such politics is not conducive to stability in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Story of South China Sea dispute
China’s activities in the South China Sea have long been a subject of controversy. This area is rich in resources and is strategically important. China’s “Nine Dash Line” policy has increased tensions with regional countries. On which America and Quad member countries (India, Australia, Japan) have repeatedly raised objections.
expert opinion
The increasing distance between China and the Quad can create new geopolitical equations in the Asia-Pacific region. Experts believe that conflict between groups can affect the interests of regional countries. Coordination and communication are necessary for stability.
Jaishankar told the meeting productive
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar described the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting held in Washington DC as “useful and productive”. He shared the information of the meeting by posting an expert. Jaishankar thanked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for hosting the meeting. In addition, he expressed gratitude to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Takashi for their participation.
Attended a productive Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting today in Washington DC. Thanks @secrubio for hosting us and FMs @SenatorWong & Takeshi Iwaya for their participation.
Significant that the Quad FMM took place within hours of the inauguration of the Trump Administration. This… pic.twitter.com/uGa4rjg1Bw
—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 21, 2025
Importance of Quad meeting
Strategic and economic cooperation between four countries – India, America, Australia and Japan was discussed in the Quad meeting. This meeting is being considered an important step towards maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.