US President Donald Trump has accepted India’s invitation to attend the QUAD Summit, which will take place in New Delhi later this year, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Wednesday.
The telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump took place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. “For the next meeting of Quad, PM Modi invited President Trump to India. While accepting the invitation, President Trump said that he is excited to come to India”, Misri said in a video message.
The Quad is a diplomatic partnership among Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region that is inclusive and resilient.
The Quad’s origins date back to our collaboration in response to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
The Foreign Secretary also noted that the two leaders discussed the ongoing global developments. “President Trump and PM Modi also discussed the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both parties agreed that direct dialogue between the two sides is essential for achieving an early peace, and efforts should continue. The two leaders shared their perspectives on the Indo-Pacific region and expressed support for the important role of QUAD in the region.”
The call follows after Israel and Iran are trading strikes for a sixth day, with civilians in flashpoint areas facing waves of attacks.
