First Quad Summit: Fight against Covid 19, SAGAR vision, climate change, emerging technologies—What PM Modi told Quad leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the first Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework, in which US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed to strengthen their cooperation and said that they strive for a region that is free, open, and unconstrained by coercion. The virtual meeting of the leaders of the four nations were held on March 12.  

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Soon after the meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was fruitful discussions with the leaders of these countries. He tweeted, " Had fruitful discussions with @POTUS @JoeBiden, PM @ScottMorrisonMP and PM  @sugawitter at the 1st Quad Summit. Reiterated India’s commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific in line with our vision of SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region."   

PM Modi told Quad leaders that India is United in fight against COVID-19.  "We launched a landmark Quad partnership to ensure accessibility of safe COVID-19 vaccines. India’s formidable vaccine production capacity will be expanded with support from Japan, US & Australia to assist countries in the Indo-Pacific region." 

Had fruitful discussions with @POTUS @JoeBiden, PM @ScottMorrisonMP and PM @sugawitter at the 1st Quad Summit.

Reiterated India’s commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific in line with our vision of SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2021

Our discussions today on vaccines, climate change, and emerging technologies make the Quad a positive force for global good and for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

"This morning, I met virtually with the Quad in the first multilateral summit I’ve hosted as president. The United States, Japan, India, and Australia are committed to working together to tackle the shared challenges we face and to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region," Tweeted US President Joe Biden.  

In the meeting the also discussed regional and global issues of shared interest, and exchange views on practical areas of cooperation towards maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The Summit provides an opportunity to exchange views on contemporary challenges such as resilient supply chains, emerging and critical technologies, maritime security, and climate change.