(VOVWORLD) - US President Joe Biden will host the first in-person summit of the leaders of the "Quad" countries — Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
The summit will be held at the White House on September 24, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement. She said that hosting the leaders of the Quad demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority of engaging in the Indo-Pacific, including through new multilateral configurations, to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
The Quad leaders will focus on deepening ties and advancing practical cooperation on combating COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis, partnering on emerging technologies and cyberspace, and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.