Wed Jan 22 00:49:20 UTC 2025: ## Jaishankar Attends Inaugural Quad Meeting Under New Trump Administration
**Washington D.C., January 22, 2025** – Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the first Quad ministerial meeting of the new Trump administration on Tuesday, January 21st, in Washington D.C. The meeting, held at the State Department, brought together foreign ministers from Australia, Japan, the United States, and India to reaffirm their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
The meeting, which lasted approximately an hour, was hosted by newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Following the Quad meeting, Mr. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Secretary Rubio, and also met with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the White House.
Mr. Jaishankar emphasized the significance of the Quad meeting taking place so soon after the inauguration, highlighting its priority in the foreign policies of the member states. The discussions covered various aspects of ensuring a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Secretary Rubio stressed the importance of working with global allies on issues vital to the United States.
Both Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. Rubio shared positive sentiments on social media regarding their meetings, highlighting the strong bilateral partnership and their commitment to advancing strategic cooperation. While no questions were taken after the Quad ministerial, a detailed readout is expected later.
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