Fri Apr 04 07:03:23 UTC 2025: ## Quad Nations Pledge Over $20 Million in Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Myanmar

**Yangon, Myanmar –** The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, announced a coordinated effort to provide over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake. A joint statement released on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, highlighted the significant loss of life and widespread infrastructure damage caused by the quake, exacerbating an already precarious humanitarian situation.

The Quad’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) partnership has established a coordination group working closely with ASEAN and other partners to ensure efficient aid delivery. The statement emphasized the Quad’s commitment to collaborative disaster response and regional stability, reflecting a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

This collaborative effort marks a significant step for the Quad, whose HADR origins trace back to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. While the group’s cooperation has broadened considerably in recent years, HADR, maritime security, and climate change remain key focus areas.

The statement welcomed recent temporary ceasefires in Myanmar and urged all parties to extend these measures to facilitate safe and timely aid delivery. The Quad also acknowledged the support provided by ASEAN and other regional nations. The aid includes relief supplies, emergency medical teams, and support for humanitarian partners already operating within Myanmar.

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