Boosting Strategic Cooperation: Australia and India Commit to Respecting Sovereignty in Quad

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasizes the importance of the Quad alliance in maintaining a balanced power dynamic in Southeast Asia and promoting a shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous region where sovereignty is respected. She clarifies that the Quad is not an "anti-China alliance" but rather a group of countries committed to upholding the international system, rule of law, and fair trading arrangements. Wong highlights Australia's focus on the observance of international law and the need for countries like India and Australia to assert agreed-upon rules and norms. Trade talks between India and Australia are expected to be discussed at the next Quad meeting in January.