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US, Indo-Pacific partners agree to strengthen maritime, critical minerals cooperation

  • On July 1, 2025, the foreign ministers of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia met in Washington and announced a Quad Critical Minerals Initiative.
  • This initiative arose from concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities due to heavy reliance on China for critical mineral processing and geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • The ministers condemned North Korea's ballistic missile tests, highlighted worries about escalating tensions and assertive behavior in the South and East China Seas, and opposed any unilateral efforts to alter the status quo through force or intimidation without identifying any particular nation.
  • During the discussions, Marco Rubio emphasized the need to take concrete steps toward diversifying supply chains, while approximately 30 to 40 companies from the Quad nations prepared to collaborate on mineral supply chain cooperation.
  • The initiative seeks to enhance economic stability and resilience, indicating the Quad's intention to deepen collaboration on critical minerals and maritime security in response to increasing regional challenges.
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Stars and Stripes broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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