New Delhi, July 2 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded a day of high-level diplomatic engagements in Washington DC, where he participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting alongside his counterparts from the United States, Australia, and Japan. Describing the meeting as "very productive," Dr. Jaishankar noted that discussions were centered on making the Quad more focused and impactful in responding to contemporary opportunities and challenges in the Indo-Pacific. He underlined that the gathering would contribute to strengthening strategic stability and ensuring that the Indo-Pacific remains free and open.

On the sidelines of the Quad meeting, Dr. Jaishankar met several senior American officials to discuss various...