Australian High Commissioner reiterates importance of Quad

The 'Quad' is all about practical cooperation for a stronger, more prosperous & secure Indo-Pacific, Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green posted on Monday.

"The Quad is about practical cooperation for a stronger, more prosperous & secure #IndoPacific. Australia, India, Japan & the United States continue to work together on the economic opportunities & challenges that matter to our region. @SenatorWong @DrSJaishankar," Green posted early Monday morning on X.

The Quad, short for 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue', is a grouping of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States that is maintained by talks between member countries. It has been dubbed by analysts as a diplomatic arrangement responding to increased Chinese economic and political power.

Green followed his first post with another, sharing the Quad FM Joint statement, released by the Secretary of State of the United States, the Foreign Minister of Australia, the External Affairs Minister of India, and the Foreign Minister of Japan.

The four ministers had met in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 31, 2026, to discuss progress on ongoing Quad initiatives and reaffirm their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

"The Quad ministers underscored the importance of economic security in maintaining global stability and prosperity. They reiterated their commitment to building reliable and open global supply chains and trusted and resilient infrastructure. 

They expressed grave concerns regarding economic coercion, including through arbitrary export restrictions, as well as non-market policies and practices that result in overcapacity to disrupt global supply chains in critical industries. 

Recognizing the importance of critical sea lanes, the uninterrupted flow of commerce, energy security, and the unhindered passage and safety of maritime crews and vessels without the imposition of tolls, they reiterated the absolute necessity to protect and preserve navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in accordance with international law as reflected in UNCLOS," the statement read.

"The Quad ministers highlighted the importance of Super Intelligence (SI)* and initiatives like Pax Silica to the future of economic growth and expressed their intent to provide over $85 million of technical and financial assistance to support access to trusted SI across the Indo-Pacific, including through the Quad SI Accelerator," it added. - ANI