Japan’s Foreign Minister, Taro Kono, has compared the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to the Beatles, saying that the four-nation grouping is like the iconic British band in terms of its global influence.
Kono made the remarks during a visit to India, where he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials. The Quad is a strategic dialogue between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States, and was formed in 2007 to promote regional security and cooperation.
Kono said that the Quad is like the Beatles in terms of its global influence, noting that the four countries have a shared commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and open markets. He added that the Quad is a “very important” platform for the four countries to work together on issues such as maritime security, counter-terrorism, and economic development.
Kono also praised India’s leadership in the Quad, saying that the country has been a “driving force” in the grouping. He noted that India has been a leader in promoting regional security and cooperation, and that the Quad has been a “very important” platform for the four countries to work together on issues such as maritime security, counter-terrorism, and economic development.
Kono’s remarks come at a time when the Quad is facing increasing scrutiny from China, which has accused the grouping of being a “tool of containment” against it. China has also expressed concern over the Quad’s growing military cooperation, which includes joint naval exercises and intelligence sharing.
However, Kono dismissed these concerns, saying that the Quad is not a military alliance and that its members are committed to peace and stability in the region. He also noted that the Quad is open to dialogue with China, and that the four countries are committed to maintaining a “free and open Indo-Pacific” region.
Kono’s remarks are a sign of the growing importance of the Quad in the region, and of the four countries’ commitment to working together to promote regional security and cooperation. The Quad is seen as an important counterweight to China’s growing influence in the region, and its members are committed to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Kono’s remarks also come at a time when the Quad is facing increasing scrutiny from China, which has accused the grouping of being a “tool of containment” against it. However, Kono dismissed these concerns, saying that the Quad is not a military alliance and that its members are committed to peace and stability in the region.
Kono’s remarks are a sign of the growing importance of the Quad in the region, and of the four countries’ commitment to working together to promote regional security and cooperation. The Quad is seen as an important counterweight to China’s growing influence in the region, and its members are committed to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
