Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad on 20th anniversary [Video]

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is marking 20 years of cooperation.

Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

In a joint statement commemorating the milestone, the Quad Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to ASEAN’s centrality and unity, emphasising the grouping’s continued dedication to addressing regional challenges.

“Twenty years ago, in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, our nations came together to support millions of people affected by one of the worst disasters in history. We honour the memories of those lost and recognise the survivors,” the statement read.

It noted that over 40,000 emergency responders from the four countries collaborated to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, a commitment that remains integral to the Quad’s mission.

“Our foundational commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief…