Wilmington Declaration: Australia, India, Japan, US Leaders' Statement

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Quad Leaders Summit: A Strategic Alliance for the Indo-Pacific

Today, Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese (Australia), Narendra Modi (India), Kishida Fumio (Japan), and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (USA) convened for the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware.

Since elevating the Quad to a leader-level format, the alliance has demonstrated a strong strategic alignment, impacting the Indo-Pacific significantly. The Quad aims to support sustainable development, stability, and prosperity in the region, leveraging shared values and resources to deliver tangible benefits.

Upholding Maritime Security and Stability

The Quad underscores its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, opposing any unilateral actions that seek to alter the status quo by force. They condemn illicit missile launches and aggressive maritime actions, advocating for a region free from coercion. The Quad champions human rights, the rule of law, and peaceful dispute resolution.

Health Security Initiatives

The Quad announced the Quad Health Security Partnership, continuing efforts to provide pandemic preparedness training and equitable access to mpox vaccines. They also launched the Quad Cancer Moonshot, focusing initially on cervical cancer prevention in the Indo-Pacific.

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)

Twenty years since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Quad remains committed to addressing natural disaster vulnerabilities in the Indo-Pacific. They have coordinated over $9 million in recent humanitarian aid to Papua New Guinea and Vietnam and continue to support long-term resilience efforts.

Maritime Domain Awareness

The Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) has been expanded to offer real-time maritime information. The Quad also launched the new regional Maritime Initiative for Training (MAITRI) and a Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission to enhance maritime security.

Quality Infrastructure Development

The Quad announced the Quad Ports of the Future Partnership, focusing on sustainable and resilient port infrastructure. Investments in undersea cable networks aim to support telecommunications connectivity for all Pacific island countries by 2025.

Advancements in Critical and Emerging Technologies

The Quad will expand its partnership in delivering trusted technology solutions, including exploring additional Open Radio Access Network (RAN) projects and advancing semiconductor supply chain resilience. The Quad BioExplore Initiative will support joint AI-driven biological data research.

Climate and Clean Energy Cooperation

The Quad Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Package (Q-CHAMP) aims to enhance climate and clean energy cooperation. Investments include Australia’s AUD 50 million Clean Energy Supply Chains Diversification Program and India’s $2 million solar projects in the Indo-Pacific.

Cybersecurity Collaboration

Quad countries plan to enhance their cybersecurity partnership, addressing threats from malicious actors. They will coordinate efforts to improve network defense, share threat information, and support secure software development.

Space Collaboration and People-to-People Initiatives

Quad countries will continue delivering Earth Observation data and space-related applications to assist Indo-Pacific nations. The Quad Fellowship builds a network of future science, technology, and policy leaders, expanding to include ASEAN students.

The Quad reaffirms its commitment to working with Indo-Pacific countries to shape a prosperous and secure future.

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