Atlanta Quad Meeting: Jaishankar seeks action‑oriented agenda; bloc unveils AI, minerals push

During the Quad meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the significance of preserving freedom of choice and ensuring secure supply chains. The dialogue centered around addressing non-market practices impacting the Indo-Pacific, without naming specific nations. The ministers unveiled plans to enhance access to artificial intelligence and aid critical minerals recovery while condemning issues like human trafficking and online fraud, pledging to collaboratively combat transnational crimes.