Quad Summit likely to be held in Manila on November 17, sources say
The Summit between leaders of India, U.S., Australia, and Japan is being held in a non-Quad country for the first time, expected to address critical minerals and energy supply chains and safety of seafarers
The Hindu reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Quad Summit in Manila on November 17, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The meeting is expected to focus on critical minerals supply chains, securing commercial shipping lanes for energy supplies, and addressing the safety of ships and seafarers, particularly in light of recent attacks on Indian seafarers.
Additionally, the summit is anticipated to discuss the safety of commercial ships and seafarers, with a particular emphasis on the challenges posed by attacks in the region.
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