The Quad foreign ministers strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, urging justice for the victims. They voiced concerns over the East and South China Seas, North Korea's missile launches and cyber activities, and the crisis in Myanmar. The Quad also announced initiatives for critical minerals, maritime law enforcement, disaster response, and countering disinformation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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