Quad Sherpas Meet in New Delhi to Advance Indo-Pacific Cooperation

· India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted the Quad Sherpas’ Meeting in New Delhi on 3 September 2026.

· The meeting was attended by senior representatives from Australia, Japan and the United States, along with India.

· The meeting followed the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on 26 May 2026.

· Sherpas reviewed progress on ongoing Quad initiatives and discussed preparations for the next Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

· Discussions focused on maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific through practical and action-oriented cooperation.

· Key areas discussed included:

o Maritime and transnational security

o Economic prosperity and economic security

o Critical and emerging technologies

o Humanitarian assistance and emergency response

· The representatives also exchanged views on developments in the Indo-Pacific and wider regional and global environment.

· The meeting reaffirmed the Quad’s commitment to strengthening concrete cooperation and continuing consultations ahead of the next Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

[ABS News Service/04.09.2026]

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted a Quad Sherpas’ Meeting in New Delhi on 3^rd September 2026. The meeting was attended by Ms. Elly Lawson, Deputy Secretary, Strategic Planning & Coordination Group, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia; Mr. Hiroyuki Namazu, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan; and Mr. Sergio Gor, Special Envoy to South and Central Asia and Ambassador of USA to India.

The Quad Sherpas’ Meeting follows the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on 26^th May 2026 and was convened to take forward its outcomes and to prepare for the next Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

The Sherpas reviewed progress across ongoing Quad initiatives and discussed ways to further strengthen practical cooperation, with a shared commitment to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Discussions covered key areas of Quad cooperation, including maritime and transnational security; economic prosperity and security; critical and emerging technologies; and humanitarian assistance and emergency response. The Sherpas also exchanged views on developments in the Indo-Pacific and the broader regional and global context.

The Quad Sherpas reaffirmed the importance of focusing on concrete, action-oriented initiatives. They looked forward to continued consultations in the lead-up to the next Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.