What happened?
Soon after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January 2025, the foreign ministers of Australia, India, and Japan will gather in Washington D.C. for an important diplomatic meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State-designate, Marco Rubio.
Why it matters to India
Scheduled for 21 January 2025, this meeting marks the first major diplomatic event of the Trump presidency. It is expected to underscore the Quad’s commitment to maintaining a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to address concerns about a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy under the second Trump administration.