India news: Quad nations to surveil Indo-Pacific waters
Key takeaways
- The US, India, Japan and Australia have agreed to jointly surveil maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific to assert domiance over the region.
- The Indian minister said the framework aims to deepen cooperation across the entire supply chain, including mining, processing, recycling and related investment.
- "It will strengthen resilient and diversified supply chains, help us to collaborate on financing and with the effective management of critical minerals and rare earths,"
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The US, India, Japan and Australia have agreed to jointly surveil maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific to assert domiance over the region. Meanwhile, Indian politicians mark 12 years of Modi as PM. DW has more.
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