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Leaders in the Indo-Pacific region enhance cooperation on maritime security during Biden’s final summit


Leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States met near Wilmington, Delaware, to discuss new security initiatives in the Indian Ocean. A key focus of the meeting was to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness, aimed at enhancing maritime security in the region. Additionally, they announced plans for joint coast guard operations and increased military logistics cooperation.

The meeting highlighted the growing concerns shared by the Quad members about China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, East China Sea, South Asia, and the Taiwan Strait. President Biden and other officials discussed China in private remarks, emphasizing the need for intense diplomacy amidst strategic competition.

Analysts noted that the Quad’s focus on security issues reflects the escalating tensions with China and sends a strong message to Beijing. The meeting demonstrated the Quad’s commitment to providing public goods in the Indo-Pacific and signaled that the Quad is here to stay.

The discussions also touched on providing support to Pacific island nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region. There were mentions of cooperation on climate change, energy security, and battling cervical cancer.

Overall, the meeting aimed to strengthen the Quad as a key platform for addressing regional security challenges and maintaining a unified response to China’s assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific.

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