Analysts said meeting is designed to signal that countering Beijing is a top priority for Mr Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.

I expect every nation on earth to advance their national interests. And in those instances – and I hope there will be many – in which our national interests and theirs align, we look forward to working with them,

The United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate against China's growing influence at the Quad meeting in Washington. Hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after Trump's second-term inauguration,

The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the China-focused "Quad" grouping's top diplomats since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

On his first full day as secretary of state, Marco Rubio is meeting with his counterparts from a group of countries known as the Quad, which is made up of the United States plus India, Japan and Australia,

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The United States extended its heartfelt congratulations to India on its 76th Republic Day, acknowledging the enduring significance of India's Constitution as the foundation of the world's largest democracy.

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The United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their partnership at a meeting focusing on countering China's influence. Hosted by Marco Rubio, the Quad grouping emphasized a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

India, Australia, Japan and the United States-- in a joint statement reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific where "sovereignty and territorial integrity are upheld and defended.

The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the Quad grouping's top

It was significant that the meeting took place within hours of the Trump administration taking office, said India’s S Jaishankar.