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Leaders from India, U.S., Japan and Australia to hold Quad meeting in Manila on November 17
Reported by Rituparna Sen (Section Editor) · The Hindu - International ·
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will meet U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Manila on November 17. Sources in New Delhi confirmed the meeting will take place on the sidelines of ASEAN summits, marking the first Quad Summit since 2024. The gathering is expected to happen on the evening of November 17 after Mr. Trump arrives in the city.
Agenda
U.S. officials briefing the media confirmed the President will join a multilateral meeting with Quad leaders. The talks will focus on supply chains for critical minerals and securing commercial shipping lanes for energy supplies. Officials noted that attacks on commercial ships are very likely to be discussed. This safety issue matters greatly to India, as at least 30 Indian seafarers aboard ships in the Hormuz Strait, the Sea of Oman, and the Black Sea have died in attacks during conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Reports earlier suggested a Quad Business Forum mechanism might also be announced.
Chairship Challenges
This Manila meeting will be the first Quad Summit hosted in a non-Quad country. The grouping revived its Indo-Pacific cooperation in 2017 and upgraded to leader-level meetings in 2021. New Delhi has not yet hosted the summit due to the U.S. President's unavailability, and India is unwilling to hand over the chairship without hosting it first. Sources indicated the summit could still happen in Delhi next year. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed these plans during visits to India in May and October, while U.S. midterm election losses for the Republican Party in Congress had delayed confirming the travel.
Context
The Quad brings together four major democracies in the Indo-Pacific region to support shared security and economic goals. Major international summits require months of careful diplomatic planning and alignment of top leaders' busy schedules. Ensuring safe sea routes is vital for global trade, especially for moving fuel and essential goods across borders.
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What Happened
Leaders of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia are holding a Quad Summit in Manila on November 17, marking the first such leader-level meeting since 2024 and the first time the summit takes place in a non-member nation.
Why It Matters
The Quad serves as a key diplomatic and security partnership in the Indo-Pacific region to balance regional strategic shifts. By discussing critical mineral supply chains and commercial maritime safety—especially after attacks affecting Indian seafarers—the grouping aims to protect vital trade routes and economic stability.
What Happens Next
Following the Manila meetings, attention will turn to subsequent diplomatic engagements, including U.S. President Donald Trump's meetings in China. Meanwhile, India continues to weigh its options for eventually hosting a future Quad Summit in New Delhi.
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