Breaking News Live Updates: Quad condemns Pahalgam terrorist attack, unveils stronger Indo-Pacific security and supply chain drive
Breaking News Live Updates: Foreign ministers of the US, Japan, Australia and India met in Washington on 1 July and jointly condemned the terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people. The Quad pledged swift justice and set out new plans for a free Indo-Pacific. They raised concerns over China's actions at sea, North Korea's weapons, Myanmar's crisis and fragile critical mineral supplies. Breaking News Live Updates: At the Quad meeting in Washington, the four foreign ministers condemned the terrorist strike in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen on 22 April.'We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while injuring several others,' they said in their joint statement. They called for those responsible to be brought to book. 'We call for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay.'Their words were clear and direct. 'We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extend our heartfelt wishes for a swift and full recovery to all those injured,' they added.
Indo-Pacific Core Stays Firm The meeting on 1 July marked a renewed pledge to protect the Indo-Pacific from force and coercion. The Quad nations repeated that upholding international law and freedom of seas is non-negotiable.'We underscore our commitment to defending the rule of law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,' the statement read. They said peace in the seas secures prosperity for all. No country should try to redraw lines by force.
Tensions at Sea Draw Fresh Warning The foreign ministers expressed deep concern over the situation in the East and South China Seas. They flagged 'dangerous and provocative actions', naming ramming, blocking and use of water cannons as tactics that raise the risk of conflict.'We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion,' they said. They underlined the need to respect freedom of navigation and follow the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Quad Moves to Secure Minerals Supply chains for minerals have become a sticking point. The Quad warned against putting all eggs in one basket.'Reliance on any one country for processing and refining critical minerals and derivative goods production exposes our industries to economic coercion, price manipulation, and supply chain disruptions, which further harms our economic and national security,' the ministers said.The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative will aim to secure and spread out the supply chain, shielding industries from sudden shocks. 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Mr Pete Hegseth invited Shri Rajnath Singh to the US for an in-person meeting to take the bilateral defence partnership forward. At the Quad meeting in Washington, the four foreign ministers condemned the terrorist strike in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen on 22 April.'We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while injuring several others,' they said in their joint statement. They called for those responsible to be brought to book. 'We call for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay.'Their words were clear and direct. 'We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extend our heartfelt wishes for a swift and full recovery to all those injured,' they added.Indo-Pacific Core Stays FirmThe meeting on 1 July marked a renewed pledge to protect the Indo-Pacific from force and coercion. The Quad nations repeated that upholding international law and freedom of seas is non-negotiable.'We underscore our commitment to defending the rule of law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,' the statement read. They said peace in the seas secures prosperity for all. No country should try to redraw lines by force.Tensions at Sea Draw Fresh WarningThe foreign ministers expressed deep concern over the situation in the East and South China Seas. They flagged 'dangerous and provocative actions', naming ramming, blocking and use of water cannons as tactics that raise the risk of conflict.'We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion,' they said. They underlined the need to respect freedom of navigation and follow the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.Quad Moves to Secure MineralsSupply chains for minerals have become a sticking point. The Quad warned against putting all eggs in one basket.'Reliance on any one country for processing and refining critical minerals and derivative goods production exposes our industries to economic coercion, price manipulation, and supply chain disruptions, which further harms our economic and national security,' the ministers said.The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative will aim to secure and spread out the supply chain, shielding industries from sudden shocks.
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