Washington, July 2 -- The Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFIM) held in Washington placed strong emphasis on the importance of territorial integrity, sovereignty, and respect for international law, according to a United States State Department official.

The four-nation group, comprising India, the United States, Australia, and Japan, also reaffirmed their joint commitment to a free, open and peaceful Indo-Pacific region, and expressed serious concern about terrorism and ongoing regional challenges.

US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston told ANI that the Quad members had a clear and shared focus during the meeting on core principles that ensure peace and cooperation in the region.

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