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Quad ministers unveil energy, critical minerals, Fiji port plans

Asia.Nikkei • May 26, 2026

New Delhi meeting focuses on Indo-Pacific cooperation and supply chain resilience

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (left), Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a press conference after their Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 26. © Reuters

NEW DELHI -- The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. met in New Delhi on Tuesday and announced joint initiatives in maritime surveillance, strengthening energy security and critical mineral supply chains, and advancing port infrastructure in Fiji.

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Quad Nations Announce New Initiatives Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions On May 26, 2026, the foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. met in New Delhi to announce joint initiatives aimed at enhancing maritime security, energy supply chains, and critical minerals cooperation. They agreed to build a port in Fiji, marking their first collaborative infrastructure project. The ministers emphasized the importance of bolstering regional cooperation in response to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Additionally, they launched an Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance initiative to improve real-time information sharing. The Quad's initiatives come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia affecting global fuel supplies. The ministers also discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the need for a peaceful resolution to regional conflicts. The meeting was seen as a step to revitalize the Quad's strategic relevance after a period of diminished engagement. 17 sources 60

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