Australia will host the Quad Leaders’ Summit for the first time in Sydney on May 24, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying on Wednesday the grouping is committed to an open and stable Indo-Pacific that is respectful of sovereignty and ensures security for all, Hindustan Times reported.

This will be the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit and comes at a time when the members of the grouping are playing a leadership role in the Indo-Pacific through hosting the G20 (India), G7 (Japan), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC (US).

“In Sydney, Quad Leaders will discuss how the Quad can work alongside partners and regional groupings, foremost ASEAN and the Pacific Islands Forum, to strengthen our cooperation and shape the region we all want to live in,” said a statement from the Australian Prime Minister’s Office that announced the date for the summit.

Albanese said: “The Quad is committed to supporting an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is respectful of sovereignty and ensures security and growth for all.”

Japan hosted last year’s Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo in May 2022.

Source Hindustan Times

BDST: 1211 HRS, APRIL 26, 2023
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