Quad Meeting: India Calls for Global Zero Tolerance of Terrorism

At the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington, DC, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called for a global stance of zero tolerance against terrorism. He insisted on the importance of differentiating between victims and perpetrators. The meeting brought together Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Jaishankar underscored India’s right to protect its citizens from terrorism and anticipated support from its Quad allies. Furthermore, he emphasized the shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, advocating for a rules-based international order to foster independent decision-making by nations. India is slated to host the upcoming Quad Summit and is working on proposals to ensure a successful outcome, aiming for collaborative discussions with its partners.