US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, that the Quad grouping is moving beyond discussion toward a more action-oriented partnership as foreign ministers from India, the United States, Australia and Japan met in New Delhi. Rubio thanked External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and the Indian government for hosting the meeting and called the Quad increasingly relevant amid recent global developments.
Rubio recalled that his very first official engagement as Secretary of State was a Quad meeting, held within minutes of his swearing‑in, saying that gesture “demonstrated our commitment to this process.” He said that shift from dialogue to concrete cooperation reflects the urgency of shared challenges facing the Indo‑Pacific and the wider world.
Outlining the group’s purpose, Rubio said each of the four nations brings distinct strengths that, when combined, can be applied to major global problems. He described the Quad as “a forum by which we begin to take action,” signalling a practical focus on initiatives rather than only policy discussion.
The visit to New Delhi also included bilateral discussions over the previous three days, and Rubio again expressed gratitude to Minister Jaishankar for hosting both the bilateral talks and the multilateral meeting. The statement underscores Washington’s continued emphasis on the Quad as a pillar of regional cooperation.
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Publish Date: 2026-05-26 12:34:00
