Quad Seeks To Establish, Promote, Secure Indo-Pacific: US

Ahead of the second ministerial meeting of the four countries under the Quad -- India, Japan, Australia and US -- in Tokyo next week, the Trump administration has said the purpose of the group is to establish, promote and secure Indo-Pacific region, especially at a time of increased Chinese "aggression and coercion" in the region. The Quad seeks to establish, promote, and secure Indo-Pacific principles, especially as PRC tactics, aggression, and coercion increase in the region, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David R. Stilwell told reporters during a conference call on Friday.

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