The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting since Trump's return to the White House.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stands alongside Indo-Pacific Quad ministers, L-R, Japan ese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, India n Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Australia n Foreign Minister Penny Wong , during a photo opportunity before meetings at the State Department in Washington , DC, on January 21, 2025.
Rubio earlier said he said would stress the importance of working with allies "on the things that are important to America and Americans" during the meeting. "We also strongly oppose any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion," it said, an apparent reference to the threat that China will act on its claim to sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan.
Japan is undertaking its biggest military buildup since World War Two with a plan to doubled defense spending by 2027. The return of Trump has prompted expectations Washington may put more pressure on allies to further step up defense spending. The Quad grouping met many times during the administration of former President Joe Biden, with a focus on Beijing's military and economic activities in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the South China Sea where U.S. allies have pushed back against Beijing's territorial claims.
Australia's Foreign Minister Wong told a news conference in Washington she had a "very positive discussion" with Rubio on AUKUS.
United States Steel Corp Nippon Steel Corp Breaking News: Politics Politics Donald Trump China Foreign Policy Diplomacy Washington United States Australia India Japan Marco Rubio Beijing North Korea Pyongyang Penny Wong Democracy Territorial Disputes Taiwan East China Sea Nuclear Weapons Mike Waltz World War II Defense Policy Joe Biden Cybersecurity AUKUS Business News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US Secretary of State Rubio Holds First Quad Meeting, Focusing on ChinaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened his first meeting with counterparts from Australia, India, and Japan, the 'Quad', signaling a continued focus on countering China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region. The meeting, held on Trump's first full day in office, highlighted the strategic importance the new administration places on this alliance.
Read more »
Rubio Meets with Quad Ministers to Counter China's InfluenceSecretary of State Marco Rubio met with his counterparts from Australia, India, and Japan on Tuesday to discuss countering China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and indicated that a leaders' summit would be held in India this year.
Read more »
Rubio kicks off Trump foreign policy engagements in meetings with Indo-Pacific 'Quad'Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan as the Trump administration kicks off its formal foreign policy engagements in discussions with the Indo-Pacific “Quad.”.
Read more »
Secretary of State Rubio Leads Quad Meeting Amidst China TensionsSecretary of State Marco Rubio met with his counterparts from Australia, India, and Japan, reaffirming their commitment to countering China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad grouping, seen as a strategic alliance against China's assertiveness, aims to promote peace, stability, and economic opportunity in the region.
Read more »
A New Era of Governance: Trump's Disruptive Impact on WashingtonThe incoming Trump administration promises a radical shift in governance, challenging the status quo and bringing about significant changes in Washington. From the establishment of a new Department of Government Efficiency to reform within agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services, Trump's agenda aims to disrupt long-standing practices and prioritize American taxpayers.
Read more »
Trump's Return to Washington Fuels Uncertainty and PolarizationPresident-elect Donald Trump's impending return to power is creating a climate of uncertainty and heightened polarization in Washington. Amidst a deeply divided Congress and a nation grappling with social and economic challenges, Trump's agenda, focusing on tax cuts, immigration, and a controversial 'deportation operation,' promises to be fiercely debated.
Read more »