Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday held a political-security briefing via Zoom call with the foreign ministers of Paraguay, Panama, Ecuador, and Costa Rica.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said NATO's efforts to turn Ukraine into a military base left Moscow with no choice but to launch its 2022 operation. In an interview, he blamed NATO expansion and Ukraine's alleged persecution of Russians for escalating tensions.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further developing the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries across the entire spectrum of practical cooperation, the statement said.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any Ukraine conflict resolution must fully address Moscow's security concerns, including NATO expansion and rights of Russian-speaking populations. He stressed that partial solutions are unacceptable, RT reported.
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston on Wednesday (local time) emphasised that territorial integrity, respect for the rule of law, and sovereignty were part of the discussion during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM).
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that discussions were held on the South China Sea during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, as it is an "issue of great concern" for all the member nations.
The EAM is on a visit to the United States to attend the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM). US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong were also present for the meeting.
The Quad countries have launched a Critical Minerals Initiative, which will focus particularly on mineral recovery, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Foreign Ministers of the Quad countries also discussed regional issues in the Indo-Pacific and the Israel-Iran conf
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US bombing of the Fordo nuclear site caused serious damage. He warned talks may resume only if strikes stop, but stressed Iran can recover quickly. Trump claimed Iran's program was "obliterated," though assessments are ongoing, The Hill report
Quad Foreign Ministers met in Washington to launch key initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals, technology, and disaster response. The U.S. Department of State highlighted efforts to boost regional partnerships, economic resilience, and cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
The factsheet released following the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting (QFMM) stated, "Today, Quad Foreign Ministers are proud to announce the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, an ambitious expansion of our partnership to strengthen economic security and collective resilience