India Postpones Quad Summit Meeting Amidst Strained Relations and Scheduling Issues
Q: Why has India postponed the Quad summit scheduled for January 2024?
A: Scheduling conflicts with certain Quad partners and strained relations with the US, following allegations by the US Justice Department and Canadian Prime Minister, led to the decision.
Q: What role does the US President play in the postponement?
A: Initially expected to attend as the chief guest, President Biden’s presence is now uncertain due to scheduling difficulties.
Q: How does the strained relationship manifest?
A: The US accuses two Indian nationals, including an intelligence official, of plotting to murder a Khalistani separatist. India rejects the allegations as “absurd.”
Q: What additional factor influences the postponement?
A: Scheduling challenges include Australia’s National Day on January 26, potentially complicating Australian Prime Minister Albanese’s attendance.
Q: What is the Quad Summit’s objective?
A: The Quad, comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the US, aims to support an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, countering China’s increasing influence.
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