US President Joe Biden to Host Fourth Quad Leaders Summit in Delaware

The White House has confirmed that US President Joe Biden will host the fourth Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21, 2024. The summit will bring together key leaders, including the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. President Biden expressed his eagerness to welcome the leaders to the summit.

Significance of the Location

This will be the first time President Biden hosts foreign leaders in Wilmington during his presidency. According to a White House statement, the summit reflects Biden’s close relationships with the Quad leaders and underscores the importance of the Quad to all participating nations.

Key Points to Know about Quad Summit 2024

Final Summit for Biden and Kishida

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio plan to resign. Biden announced in July 2024 that he would not seek re-election, while Kishida also confirmed he won’t seek another term as the head of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party.

Summit Focus

The Quad Summit will focus on strengthening ties among the member nations and promoting a "free and open Indo-Pacific region." It will address health security, disaster response, maritime security, and developing high-quality infrastructure.

Next Host: India will host the following Quad Leaders Summit after the 2024 meeting in the US.

Continued Cooperation: The Quad Foreign Ministers have already met eight times, and all four governments continue to coordinate efforts at various levels, emphasizing the ongoing importance of the Quad.

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What is the Quad Summit?

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), commonly referred to as the Quad, is an informal strategic forum that includes the United States, India, Australia, and Japan. Initially proposed by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007, the Quad was formed to enhance cooperation and address regional security concerns, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.