Quad leaders echo Modi on Ukraine: ‘Ours must not be an era of war’

In his address at the summit, Modi described the Indo-Pacific region as an “engine” of global trade, innovation and development and said its success and security are important for the whole world.

The PM emphasised the importance of consolidating Quad’s constructive agenda and delivering tangible outcomes for the region. Modi also invited Quad leaders to India for the next summit of the grouping in 2024.

Without naming China, which has been increasing its military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific, the joint statement by the Quad leaders reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific while strongly opposing “destabilising or unilateral actions” that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.

The Quad leaders also unveiled a ‘Vision Statement’ titled ‘Enduring Partners for Indo-Pacific’ expressing their resolve to act as a “force for good” to find common solutions for region-wide benefit.

In reference to Ukraine, the leaders highlighted the importance of international law, peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for principles of the UN Charter, including territorial integrity and sovereignty. “Conscious that ours must not be an era of war… We support a comprehensive, just and lasting peace consistent with the UN Charter…. we concur that the use, or threat of use, of nuclear weapons is inadmissible,” they said.

At a bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin last year in Samarkand, Modi said, “Today’s era is not of war” and nudged him to end the conflict.

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