ATLANTA - The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and India met in the United States on October 31st, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation on economic security, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence under the four-nation framework known as the Quad.
The meeting was held alongside a gathering of Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers, with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi representing Japan.
During the talks, the four ministers expressed serious concern over economic coercion, including arbitrary export restrictions and excessive production capacity, in remarks widely seen as directed at China.
The ministers also announced plans to contribute more than $85 million, equivalent to approximately 13.4 billion yen, to support the development and adoption of reliable artificial intelligence technologies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
The initiative reflects the Quad's efforts to strengthen technological cooperation and economic resilience across the region, particularly as competition intensifies over advanced technologies and critical supply chains.
Motegi emphasized the importance of countering malicious cyber activities carried out by North Korea, highlighting the growing security risks posed by state-linked cyber operations.
The four ministers agreed to deepen cooperation on cybersecurity and confirmed their intention to pursue criminal organizations involved in online fraud.
The discussions underscored the Quad's expanding focus beyond traditional maritime and regional security issues to include economic coercion, technological development and cross-border cybercrime, as the four countries seek to strengthen cooperation in maintaining a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region.
Source: FNN
