New Delhi, May 26: The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting took place in India’s capital, New Delhi, on Tuesday. During this event, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
Rubio shared photos from the meeting on the social media platform X, stating, “Under President Trump’s leadership, we have initiated a new golden era in U.S.-Japan relations, which maintains a free and open Indo-Pacific and brings peace and prosperity to the region. Today, I met with Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to discuss how we can continue to work together through both our countries and the Quad.”
Rubio has since departed from India. In a statement to the media on the plane, he emphasized, “The Strait of Hormuz must remain open. What is happening there is illegal and unacceptable.”
After meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Rubio expressed satisfaction with the discussions held during the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi. He noted, “We are ensuring that our alliances and partnerships benefit both Americans and Australians, and that our cooperation through the Quad becomes a force for a more stable, secure, and prosperous world.” The meeting was chaired by India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
In a joint press statement with the foreign ministers of India, Australia, and Japan, Rubio announced several new Quad initiatives related to maritime security, port infrastructure, and energy security.
He stated, “We do not want this partnership to be limited to discussions; we aim to create a working partnership.” Rubio highlighted that the countries present at this forum represent nearly one-third of the world’s GDP and about two billion people. These nations are not only economically powerful but also uphold strong democratic values. Our perspectives on economic development and various other issues are largely aligned.”
Rubio recalled that 16 months ago, when he took office as Secretary of State, all participating countries agreed that the Quad would not merely be a platform for discussing global issues. “We wanted it to be more than just meetings; we aimed to create a group that works on the ground. I am pleased that through our teams’ efforts, we can announce some tangible and real achievements today.”
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