No clarity on next Quad leaders summit, sparking questions about the group’s future
The recent Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting concluded without a clear timeline for the next leaders' summit, which was expected to take place in India. This uncertainty has led to speculation about a potential downgrade of the Quad to a Ministerial dialogue format. Despite these concerns, officials from the member countries emphasized their commitment to the Quad and the importance of continued engagement.
- ▪The Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting ended without clarity on the next leaders' summit.
- ▪Speculation arises that the Quad may revert to a Ministerial dialogue format.
- ▪Officials reaffirmed their commitment to the Quad despite scheduling challenges.
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The Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting ended on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) without any clarity on when the next Quad Summit, which was due to be held in India, will be scheduled. This sparked speculation that the Quad may now revert to a Ministerial dialogue, as it was before it was upgraded in 2021.Previous Quad joint statements have always identified the country that would host the next leaders’ Summit. However the statement issued after the meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and U.S.
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