In a clear signal to Beijing and its growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, the leaders of the Group of Four countries stated on Saturday that they “recommit to promoting a free, open, rules-based order that is rooted in international law and does not Under coercion, strengthen the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and other regions.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met for about two hours and pledged to ensure “free and open” The Indo-Pacific region is also “inclusive and flexible.” China’s self-confidence in the region is increasing. Other issues discussed: Afghanistan and the growing human rights issues, assistance to Afghan nationals in need of safe refuge, deepening cooperation in South Asia, methods to combat terrorism, coordinating the construction of better infrastructure in the region, vaccine supply and trade, etc. .
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