QUAD: S Jaishankar lashed out at Pakistan in America

The Quad, an organization of America, Japan, Australia and India,has strongly condemned thePahalgamattack. All member countries of the United Nations have been urged to help in getting immediate punishment to the culprits of this attack. The joint statement said that the Quad strongly condemns all forms of terrorism and any kind of extremism, including cross-borderterrorism .

New Delhi.The Quad, an organization of America, Japan, Australia and India, has strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack. In a joint statement issued after the meeting of Quad foreign ministers in Washington on Tuesday, the joint statement condemned the terrorist attack on Pahalgam and expressed deep condolences to the families of 25 Indians and a Nepali citizen killed in it.

Help in getting immediate punishment to the culprits of the attack - India

In this, all the member countries of the United Nations (UNO) have been urged to help in getting immediate punishment to the culprits of this attack. Contrary to India's wish, the joint statement regarding the Pahalgam attack does not name Pakistan or the terrorist organizations supported by it, nor is there any mention of the four-day conflict between India and Pakistan.

Quad condemns terrorism

The joint statement said, Quad strongly condemns all forms of terrorism and extremism, including cross-border terrorism. We also strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those killed in it and wish speedy recovery to those injured.

We call on all countries to take immediate action, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations protocols, to bring the perpetrators, financiers and organizations responsible for this attack to justice.

Jaishankar said this about terrorism

In his address before the said meeting of Quad, India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar had clearly said about the Pahalgam attack that if such terrorist attacks happen on Indian citizens in future, then retaliatory action will be taken again.

Jaishankar also expressed hope that Quad partners would understand India's sensitivities on the issue of border terrorism. The Quad foreign ministers expressed serious concern over the increasing deployment of Chinese troops in the East China Sea and the South China Sea.

Quad foreign ministers highlight provocative actions

He also expressed the Quad's firm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region and to protect the rule of law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Without mentioning China directly, he said, 'We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral attempt to change the status quo through force or pressure.'

The Quad Foreign Ministers particularly highlighted dangerous and provocative actions, including interference with the development of offshore resources, repeated obstructions to freedom of navigation and overflight, and dangerous exercises by military aircraft, coast guard ships and naval vessels.

He stressed the need to implement the arbitral tribunal's decision of July 12, 2016. The tribunal had ruled against China's claim on the South China Sea.

Deep concern was also expressed over the deteriorating situation in Myanmar

They also expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Myanmar. The Quad foreign ministers expressed deep concern over the sudden shortage and future dependence on key supply chains, especially critical minerals. In this context, they were referring to China's policy.

Quad will launch three campaigns

This meeting of the Quad is also being seen as a preparation for the meeting of top leaders to be held in India after a few months. Three important decisions have been taken in this meeting which will also have a positive impact on India's interests.

In view of the increasing use of precious metals in technology-based advanced industries, the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative has been announced. One of its objectives is to eliminate dependence on China in critical minerals. Under this initiative, the four countries will explore precious metals in the world in mutual partnership, exploit them and formulate strategies for their use.

Help will also be given to other countries of the Indo-Pacific region

The second step, the Quad will be in the form of Indo-Pacific Logistics Network. Under this, there will be mutual help in improving maritime security and at the same time, help will be given to other countries of the Indo-Pacific region.

The third initiative is about the establishment of Quad ports. This is being seen as the most ambitious campaign of the Quad countries. A meeting of these countries will be held in Mumbai this year regarding this. Under this, ports will be built for business and military purposes on which these countries and their partner countries can completely rely.

Work will be done to stop illegal marine activities

Additionally, the Quad is expanding maritime law enforcement cooperation, which will help prevent illicit maritime activities, including piracy, drug trafficking, border security violations, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

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