Jaishankar, Wong Outline Post‑Modi Collaboration Steps at Quad Forum in Manila

During the Quad foreign ministers’ gathering in Manila, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar sat down with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. The two officials used the platform to examine how to advance the initiatives sparked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trip to Australia. While the precise agenda was not disclosed, the dialogue covered a review of ongoing projects and the next phases of bilateral cooperation that were highlighted during Modi’s visit. The meeting underscores the importance of the Quad as a venue for members to sync on regional ties and to keep momentum on diplomatic, economic and security collaborations that affect the South‑Asian diaspora, many of whom have family, business and academic links across the Indo‑Australian corridor. Observers note that such high‑level follow‑ups help translate political goodwill into concrete outcomes, potentially easing travel, trade and investment pathways for the community.

The Quad setting also signals continued multilateral engagement, with Manila serving as a neutral ground for India and Australia to coordinate their strategies within the broader Indo‑Pacific framework.