Highlights: Quad will establish peace and prosperity in the world, says PM

Quad Summit 2021 live updates: PM Modi along with his counterparts from Australia and Japan on Friday attended the first in-person summit of Quad leaders. Stay tuned for LIVE updates

12:04 AM

Happy to discuss all these issues with my Quad partners: PM Modi at the Quad summit

Be it supply chain, global security, climate action or Covid response, I will be happy to discuss all these issues with my Quad partners: PM Narendra Modi at the Quad leaders' meeting.

12:03 AM

Quad will move forward with collective democratic values, positive thinking and approach of 4 nations: PM Modi

The Quad will move forward with the collective democratic values, positive thinking and approach of the four countries: PM Narendra Modi at the Quad leaders' meeting.

12:02 AM

Our vaccine initiative will greatly help the Indo-Pacific countries: PM Modi at the Quad summit

The four Quad countries first came together for the relief of the Indo-Pacific region after the 2004 Tsunami. Today, we are together again as the world fights the pandemic. Our vaccine initiative will greatly help the Indo-Pacific countries: PM Narendra Modi at the Quad leaders' meeting.

12:01 AM

Our vaccine initiative on track to produce an additional 1 bn doses in India to boost global supply: Biden

11:53 PM

"The Quad- a force for global good," tweets the Prime Minister's Office

11:52 PM

Quad group has democratic partners who share world view and have common vision for future: Biden

11:51 PM

We believe in a free and open Indo-pacific: Australian PM Scott Morrison at Quad Leaders' Summit

11:50 PM

I am sure Quad will be the force for global good: PM Narendra Modi at Quad summit

I am sure Quad will be the force for global good. I believe that it will bring peace and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific region and the world: PM Narendra Modi at the Quad leaders meeting.

11:49 PM

Quad Leader's Summit begins at The White House

11:48 PM

PM Narendra Modi's opening remarks at Quad Leaders' Summit

11:46 PM

PM Narendra Modi Speaking at the Quad leaders meeting

11:45 PM

Quad leaders to discuss Afghanistan, 5G technology, supply chains in Washington summit

Leaders of Quad countries are likely to discuss a variety of issues like 5G technology, climate change, critical infrastructure, supply chains and regional security as well as Afghanistan during their summit meeting on Friday.

 

US President Joe Biden will host Quad Leaders' Summit which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

 

The four-nation grouping has a vision for a free, open, transparent and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Sources said today's summit will touch upon a variety of subjects like 5G technology, climate change, critical infrastructure, supply chains and regional security. Earlier today, President Biden mentioned that Afghanistan will be one of the topics of discussion.

11:35 PM

Indian delegation arrives at the White House for Quad Leaders' Summit

11:35 PM

White House underlines Quad isn't security cooperation despite 'wolf warrior' Beijing

A senior official of the Joe Biden administration has given a detailed rundown on what Quad, a grouping of India, Australia, Japan and the US, isn't.

 

"I do want to underscore that the Quad is an unofficial gathering, although we have a number of working groups and we are deepening cooperation on a very daily basis. It is also the case that it is not a regional security organisation. We are going to address particular issues associated with the challenges confronting the Indo-Pacific in the current environment. And I think that's what the leaders want to focus (on Friday)," the official said.

 

"It's also the case that President (Joe) Biden believes that too oftentimes, these kinds of discussions are scripted, and he really wants to be able to sit down and have a deeper conversation with all leaders in an environment where they can really share perspectives on what's important to each of them as they go forward."

11:28 PM

Quad Leaders' Summit expected to begin soon at the East Room of the White House