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Quad foreign ministers met in Manila on 22 July 2026, led by India's S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australia's Penny Wong, and Japan's Toshimitsu Motegi.

The meeting reaffirmed unwavering support for ASEAN unity and centrality, emphasizing a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Ministers discussed practical implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), focusing on maritime security, economic prosperity, critical technologies, and humanitarian assistance.

Motegi opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force, raised concerns over critical mineral export restrictions, and reiterated commitment to North Korea's denuclearization.

The Quad confirmed plans for a next Leaders' Summit and foreign ministers' meeting later in 2026.

Quad Foreign Ministers met in Manila for the Quad FMM.

They reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The ministers discussed support for ASEAN unity and centrality.

Regional challenges and cooperation priorities were addressed.

Quad foreign ministers from India, Australia, Japan, and the US met in Manila to discuss maritime security and regional challenges amid fresh Philippines-China confrontation.

The meeting followed a confrontation between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea that injured a Filipino sailor.

India reiterated support for the 2016 international tribunal ruling favoring the Philippines against China's expansive South China Sea claims.

A joint statement said the Quad is united in the conviction that peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain underpin regional security and prosperity.

The foreign ministers discussed priorities including maritime security, economic prosperity, critical technologies, and humanitarian assistance, supporting the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.

Quad foreign ministers reaffirmed support for ASEAN unity and centrality in a joint statement after their meeting in Manila.

The ministers pledged closer collaboration under the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.

The statement reiterated commitment to deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation among Quad members and ASEAN.