Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila, Reaffirm Support for Free Indo-Pacific and ASEAN Centrality
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.
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