QUAD Marks 20 Years of Cooperation: India Set to Host Key Summit in 2025
financialexpress.comAs the Quad grouping celebrates its 20th anniversary, the member nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a free, open, and peaceful Indo-Pacific. With tensions rising due to China’s growing military assertiveness in the region, the Quad members pledged to intensify their efforts in maintaining regional stability. This renewed commitment comes at a crucial time, as India is set to host the next Quad Leaders’ Summit in the latter half of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the partnership’s evolution.
The Quad’s origins date back to the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, one of the most devastating natural disasters in history. In response to the disaster, India, the US, Japan, and Australia quickly united to provide emergency relief. The four countries collectively deployed over 40,000 responders to help millions of people affected across the region. “Together our four countries contributed over 40,000 emergency responders, working with other partners across the Indo-Pacific region to support millions of people affected by the catastrophe,” the foreign ministers recalled in a joint statement on Tuesday (Dec 31, 2024).
This humanitarian collaboration laid the foundation for a more formal strategic partnership. Over the years, the Quad evolved from an informal coalition into a platform addressing a wide range of challenges facing the Indo-Pacific and beyond. From disaster relief to maritime security and infrastructure development, the Quad’s scope has expanded significantly.
The joint statement released by the Quad’s foreign ministers highlights the group’s shared vision for the future of the Indo-Pacific. “As four partners, we share a
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