EAM Jaishankar to visit the US

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake a three-day visit to the United States from June 30 to July 2, 2025, on the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Participation in Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

  • The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is slated for July 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
  • Members include India, the United States, Japan, and Australia, who convene to discuss strategic cooperation

The Quad—short for Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—is a strategic forum comprising four countries:

  1. India
  2. United States of America
  3. Japan
  4. Australia

Origin and Background

  • Initiated in 2007 by Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, with support from US Vice President Dick Cheney, Australian PM John Howard, and Indian PM Manmohan Singh.
  • It emerged in response to China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Initially fell dormant due to lack of alignment among members, but revived in 2017 with rising global concerns over China's economic and military expansionism.

The Quad is not a military alliance like NATO. Instead, it is a strategic forum focusing on cooperation in:

  • Maritime security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Infrastructure development
  • Climate change
  • Critical technologies (AI, 5G, semiconductors)
  • Counter-terrorism
  • Health security (like the Vaccine Partnership launched during COVID-19)

Key Initiatives

  • Quad Vaccine Partnership – To ensure equitable vaccine access in the Indo-Pacific.
  • Quad Infrastructure Coordination Group – Collaborative projects in sustainable infrastructure.
  • Critical and Emerging Technologies Working Group – On semiconductors, quantum, AI, etc.
  • Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative – Enhancing real-time maritime tracking for Indo-Pacific nations.
  • Space Cooperation – Joint efforts on satellite data sharing and monitoring.

Agenda & Broader Context

  • Indo‑Pacific Security
    • Discussions will focus on enhancing regional security amid evolving strategic dynamics in the Indo‑Pacific
    • The ministers are expected to address recent geopolitical developments—including escalating West Asia tensions and threats such as the Pahalgam terror attack—reinforcing anti‑terror cooperation
  • Economic Partnerships & Multifaceted Cooperation
    • Talks will prioritize strengthening economic ties, resilience in supply chains, critical and emerging technologies, and infrastructure development—areas where Quad nations are increasingly coordinating
  • Quad Initiative Progress & Future Planning
    • The FMM will review ongoing Quad initiatives—such as vaccines, climate, space, cybersecurity, and maritime security—and set the stage for the upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit, expected to be hosted by India later this year
  • Counter‑Terrorism & Global Security
    • India is lobbying for an enhanced Quad framework on counter‑terrorism, drawing from recent incidents to push for a unified anti‑terror posture

Significance for India

  • Demonstration of Commitment: Jaishankar’s presence confirms India’s strategic intent to reinforce Indo‑Pacific alliances and regional leadership.
  • Setting Diplomatic Tone: The discussion will influence the agenda for the upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit in India, emphasizing security, economic collaboration, and global issues.
  • Geopolitical Messaging: The meeting, being US-hosted at the highest diplomatic level, sends a message of unity among Quad nations amid global turbulence

EAM Jaishankar's participation in the Quad FMM in Washington is not merely ceremonial. It represents proactive Indian diplomacy—shaping regional strategy, reinforcing economic linkages, and advancing collaborative initiatives in technology, security, and global governance.