Quad Leaders to Meet in Manila on November 17 for First Summit Since 2024

UPDATE - follow-up to Quad Summit likely to be held in Manila on November 17, sources say: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the evening of November 17 in Manila.

Agenda And Security Concerns

The meeting takes place on the sidelines of ASEAN summits and marks the first Quad Summit since 2024. Officials confirmed that critical minerals supply chains and safety for commercial shipping lanes will top the agenda. Attacks on commercial ships remain a vital concern for India, following the deaths of at least 30 Indian seafarers in the Hormuz Strait, the Sea of Oman, and the Black Sea during ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

Location And Chair Challenges

This gathering marks the first time a Quad Summit will take place in a non-Quad nation. India has held the chair of the grouping since its revival in 2017 and leader-level upgrade in 2021, but has not yet hosted a summit due to past scheduling conflicts involving the U.S. President. New Delhi intends to hold the summit in India next year before handing over the chairship.

Context

The Quad brings together four major Indo-Pacific democracies to ensure regional stability, maritime security, and economic ties. While leaders focus on regional supply chains in Manila, upcoming talks in China involving U.S., Chinese, and Russian presidents will address broader global issues like nuclear arms control.