Quad Champions Free Indo-Pacific, Condemns Coercion and Terrorism

The Quad alliance, consisting of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia, issued a robust joint statement on Tuesday, forcefully denouncing terrorism and cautioning against ‘coercive’ maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific. The statement emphasizes the collective opposition to disruptions in global maritime trade routes, such as toll impositions in the Strait of Hormuz. Reaffirming their commitment to a ‘free and open Indo-Pacific,’ the Quad stressed the critical role of international law and peaceful dispute resolution in ensuring regional peace, stability, and prosperity. The group condemned destabilizing actions in maritime territories and underlined the importance of the uninterrupted flow of commerce through…