Leaders of US, India, Japan, and Australia call for peace in Ukraine
Photo: Quad leaders expressed concern about the war in Ukraine (armyinform.com.ua)
Leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, expressed deep concern over the ongoing war in Ukraine and called for a just peace, according to the White House website.
In a joint statement following the meeting between US President Joe Biden and the Prime Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan in Delaware, the importance of adhering to international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, including respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all nations, was underscored.
The Quad leaders also emphasized the need for a just and lasting peace, in line with international law and the principles of the UN Charter. They noted that the war has adversely affected global food and energy security, particularly for developing countries.
The Quad nations rejected any use or threat of use of nuclear weapons and called on all countries to refrain from using force or threatening force against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of any state.
Additionally, the statement announced that the next Quad summit will take place in India in 2025.
In August, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv on an official trip, after which both parties issued a joint statement.
Also in August, US President Joe Biden had a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the leaders discussed Modi’s visits to Poland and Ukraine.
