Japanese FM to arrive in India for Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting
New Delhi, May 25
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is set to arrive in India for a two-day visit to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He is also scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, as per an official release by the Ministry of External Affairs.
According to the MEA, FM Motegi will land in New Delhi today and later in the evening meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House.
On Tuesday, he will participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meet and deliver joint press statements.
Later on Tuesday, FM Motegi will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Seva Teerth.
In a major diplomatic deployment matching the regional focus, India is gearing up to host the foreign ministers of the Quad nations in the national capital to deliberate on the evolving security matrix of the Indo-Pacific and the escalating friction points across West Asia. The high-level congregation of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue--bringing together India, the United States, Australia, and Japan--is locked in for May 26 under the chairmanship of External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
At the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Foreign Minister of Australia, Penny Wong; the Foreign Minister of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi; and the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting.
In keeping with the Quad vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, the Ministers will build on discussions held in Washington, DC on 1 July 2025. They will exchange views on advancing Quad cooperation across priority areas, review progress on ongoing Quad initiatives, and reflect on recent developments in the Indo-Pacific region and other international issues of mutual concern.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Jaishankar ji is doing a fantastic job in strengthening India's diplomatic ties. The Quad meeting in Delhi shows how India is being seen as a key player. But I hope we don't get dragged into any conflicts that aren't in our national interest. Diplomacy should always prioritize peace, not just alliances.
Quad is important, but I wish we saw more concrete action on issues like climate change and technology sharing, not just security talks. The Indo-Pacific is indeed a priority, but let's not forget about economic cooperation and people-to-people ties. Still, a welcome visit! 🙏
As someone who follows geopolitics closely, this meeting is a big deal. The Quad is maturing as a platform for democratic partners in the region. Japan's FM coming to Delhi shows the strength of India-Japan relations. Looking forward to hearing about the outcomes on maritime security and supply chain diversification.
Good diplomacy, but I hope India doesn't become too dependent on Quad or any bloc. We have our own strategic autonomy. The focus should remain on national interest and regional stability, not just aligning with one group. Still, welcome to Japan's FM! Hope the talks are productive. 😊
The fact that Modi ji will meet the Japanese FM personally shows the importance of this visit. Quad is not just about security; it's about shared values of democracy and rule of law. I'm proud that India is hosting such a high-level meeting. Let's see what comes out of it for the Indo-Pacific region. 🇮🇳🌏
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