Tue Jul 01 17:25:24 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the All Quad Foreign Ministers press conference in Washington D.C. on July 1, 2025. He emphasized India’s right to defend against terrorism and expected Quad partners to understand and appreciate this stance. He reiterated India’s commitment to a rules-based international order and a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Quad aims for greater efficiency, focusing on maritime domain, logistics, education, and political coordination. The meeting was also attended by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who highlighted the importance of the Indo-Pacific region amidst conflict and escalating competition.

**News Article:**

**Jaishankar Calls for “Zero Tolerance” on Terrorism, Seeks Quad Support**

**Washington D.C. – July 1, 2025** – Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar today delivered a strong message on terrorism at the All Quad Foreign Ministers press conference held in Washington D.C., emphasizing India’s “every right” to defend its people. He urged Quad partners – the United States, Australia, and Japan – to understand and appreciate this position.

“The world must display zero tolerance,” Jaishankar stated, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “Victims and perpetrators must never be equated, and India has every right to defend its people against terrorism, and we will exercise that right.”

Jaishankar also reiterated India’s commitment to a rules-based international order and a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” and announced that India was on track to host the next Quad leaders’ summit. He highlighted the grouping’s progress in key areas such as maritime domain awareness, logistics, education, and political coordination. He also announced streamlining efforts to enhance the Quad’s efficiency.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong echoed concerns about escalating competition in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the Quad’s role in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity. She also noted the Quad’s rapid response to the March earthquake in Myanmar. Rubio suggested the Quad “focus and build upon” the global supply chain of critical minerals.

Prior to the meeting, Jaishankar held discussions with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, focusing on infrastructure, investment, and mobility. The Quad meeting marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation among the four nations in addressing regional and global challenges.

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