In this era of pandemic, countries are trying to unite so as to combat the virus that is taking the lives of many. On the diplomat front, the QUAD dialogue is an informal tie-up between democratic countries that share military logistics support, inter-operability through exercises and report and are engaged keeping the Indo-Pacific sea lanes of communication free from fake constructs and limitations. United States, India, Australia and Japan are in discussion to decide the venue and date of the QUAD security dialogue that is touted to take place next month followed by the 2 plus 2 dialogue between India and the US.
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Presently, Japan is an option for the QUAD dialogue. It is also being said that both QUAD and 2 plus 2 dialogues could be held back to back in New Delhi late next month. The QUAD dialogue will be held in person between the US secretary of state Mike Pompeo, Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar, Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Australian foreign minister Marise Payne. The ministers are being guided by the leadership of the four countries that share a personal agreement and global insights for peace and harmony.
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The delay that took place in the date and venue is because of change of government in Japan with prime minister Yoshihide Suga taking over the post from ailing Shinzo Abe. QUAD is expected to be further strengthened as India has 2 plus 2 dialogue with the US and Japan at a ministerial level and with Australia at the foreign secretary-level. All the four nations' time and again conduct military exercises and the chances of QUAD navies participating under the rubric of Malabar exercises is quiet high though the decision is still to be taken on this aspect.
