By Greg Vega 
President of the United States, Joe Biden, Will conduct its first joint dialogue with leaders Australia, India and Japan, This growing four-way alliance can often be seen Like a fortress against China.
This is one of the first summits, albeit in virtual form, for Biden, who has already made his first conference call with the Prime Minister of Canada, who has promised to revive the US alliance. Justin Trudeau.
“President Biden has made one of his first multifaceted commitments, which underscores the importance of linking our close cooperation with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific,” said White House Press Secretary Jen Saki, Tuesday for reporters.
The meeting is the first to bring together the group’s leaders, who are facing growing tensions with China “Quad”.
Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, “The meeting will be a historic moment in our region and will send a strong message of our support for an independent and sovereign Indo-Pacific region,” he told reporters.
Much சாக்கி Like the Government of India which had earlier announced the participation of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, They said the talks would address the climate crisis and the Govt-19 epidemic, which has two priorities for Biden.
“The leaders will discuss regional and global issues of shared interest and exchange views on practical areas of cooperation to maintain an independent, open and all-inclusive Indo-Pacific region,” the Indian Foreign Minister said in a statement.
The Japanese Prime Minister also participates in these discussions. Yoshihide Suka, India’s statement said they would address issues such as promoting maritime security against COVID-19 in Asia and “ensuring safe, equitable and affordable vaccines”.
Concerned about China’s progress
Japan said Chuck Spoke separately on Thursday Modi And “expressed concern about China’s unilateral efforts to change Situation In the East and China Sea “, as well as the human rights situation in Xinjiang, with the Uyghur people and Hong Kong.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Net price, He told reporters “Quad” He was well-equipped to deal with “urgent challenges”, but when asked about China, he pointed out that the coalition was “not against any individual rival.”
The summit follows talks between the foreign ministers on February 18 “Quad”, After the military overthrew the Democratic leader on February 1, when they came together to restore democracy in Burma Aung San Suu Kyi.
As India and Japan have close ties to the Burmese military, US officials see this meeting as a great way to publicize the fact that China has historically relied on China as its strongest supporter.
Foreign Ministers “Quad” However, they were careful not to explicitly mention China, which has already raised concerns about what it considers to be a friendly attempt against its interests in Asia.
In the aftermath of Biden’s election, the Chinese state media published articles in New Delhi ending the group. But visions in India have been hardened by the tough situation in the Himalayas, with at least 20 Indian soldiers killed. China has cited four deaths in a half-year-long confirmation.
Australia’s willingness to attend the meeting has increased as relations with Beijing have deteriorated, joining naval exercises with three other countries off the coast of India last year.
The “Quad” It was started in 2007 by the then Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, Warning of China’s growing commitment to Asia. Biden has vowed to widely pursue the harsh path of his predecessors on China, including pressure on human rights and land issues.
However, his administration has vowed to see this as a productive approach, including enhancing relations with allies and identifying areas that are limited to cooperation with Beijing, such as climate change.
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