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Source- This post on Key Highlights of the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit is based on the article “Quad launches maritime and health initiatives, adopts strong language on aggression” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2024.
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Recently, the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit was hosted at Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Key Highlights of the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit
| Dimension | Description |
| Maritime and Legal Initiatives | 1. Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI): Quad countries launched MAITRI to train partners in monitoring and securing their waters, enforcing maritime laws, and deterring illegal activities. India will host the first MAITRI workshop in 2025. 2. Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission: This mission will improve interoperability and maritime safety across the Indo-Pacific region. The first coast guard exercise is set for 2025. 3. Maritime Legal Dialogue: It is a new initiative to support the enforcement of a rules-based maritime order was announced, with a focus on legal measures to uphold international standards in the region. |
| Focus on Maritime Security | 1. Quad leaders highlighted the militarization of disputed regions and condemned the use of maritime militia vessels for coercive purposes. 2. The Quad opposed any disruptions to nations’ offshore resource activities and condemned the use of force or intimidation. |
| Health and Education Initiatives | 1. Quad Cancer Moonshot: India pledged $10 million for screening efforts to combat cervical cancer. Vaccine production partners, including Serum Institute of India and Gavi, will provide up to 40 million doses. 2. STEM Education Fellowship: The Quad fellowship expanded to include 50 scholarships worth $500,000 for students in the Indo-Pacific region to study at Indian government-funded technical institutions. |
| Logistics and Disaster Response | Logistics Network Pilot Project: The Quad countries launched a pilot project for sharing airlift capacity to enhance disaster response across the Indo-Pacific. |
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