Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday, sources say
MANILA: Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India are expected to meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a key Asian meeting in Manila, two people familiar with the planning said, marking the first summit of the “Quad” nations in two years.
US, Japan, Australia, and India are set to convene on Tuesday in Manila, ahead of a major Asian summit, marking the first Quad leaders meeting in two years, according to two sources familiar with the planning. This gathering of the Indo-Pacific powers is viewed as a counterbalance to China's rising influence in the region, though its members emphasize it is not directed against any specific country.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously hinted at the possibility of Quad leaders meeting on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, which begins in Manila on Sunday. Critical minerals are expected to be a key topic of discussion at the Quad summit. The leaders are anticipated to address the issue of free and unimpeded commercial shipping lanes to secure global energy supplies, as well as the increasing attacks on commercial ships.
The Quad leaders are expected to assemble shortly after US President Donald Trump arrives in Manila on Tuesday, the final day of the ASEAN summit. This would be the first Quad leaders meeting since Trump returned to office last year. The last Quad leaders meeting took place in September 2024 in Delaware, reaffirming their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and unveiling initiatives to enhance maritime security cooperation.
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