Tokyo, May 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Quad is pursuing a constructive agenda for the Indo-Pacific region and it has made an important place on the world stage in a short span of time.

During his opening remarks in Quad Readers' Summit, the Prime Minister said that Quad's scope has become extensive and its form has become effective.

Our mutual trust, our determination, is giving new energy and enthusiasm to the democratic forces, he added.

"Our mutual cooperation at Quad is giving a boost to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region which is the common objective of all of us," the PM said.

Modi said that despite the adverse circumstances of COVID-19, the Quad countries have increased coordination in ma...