Biden Hosts QUAD Leaders for Summit in Hometown Wilmington
US President Joe Biden welcomed leaders of QUAD countries - India, Australia, and Japan - for a summit in his hometown, Wilmington. The meeting aimed to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and find peaceful solutions to global conflicts. Biden emphasized the importance of personal diplomacy and strong relationships.
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US President Joe Biden on Saturday welcomed leaders of the QUAD countries, including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at the QUAD Leadership Summit held at Archmere Academy in Wilmington.
The summit's opening ceremony featured a red carpet welcome, symbolic flags, and cordial handshakes among the leaders. Biden reiterated the significance of the QUAD, stating it would endure long past the upcoming US presidential elections in November.
The event underlined Biden's approach to personal diplomacy, emphasizing close relationships and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan highlighted that the QUAD represents a significant foreign policy priority for Biden, particularly in institutionalizing and deepening its influence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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