Quad grouping

• The grouping of four democracies– India, Australia, US and Japan –known as the quadrilateral security dialogue or quad, was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007. Quad was revived in 2017. 
• Quad is projected as four democracies with a shared commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on shared values and principles and respect for international law.
• With growing concerns in all four quad countries about Chinese foreign policy and regional influence, the group has found renewed relevance. 

Why in News?

• India recently joined Australia, Japan and the United States for a ministerial meeting under the quadrilateral grouping. 
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the military takeover in Myanmar featured in the talks and participants reiterated democratic values for the region. 

Reference:

1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/quad-ministers-meeting-india-us-call-for-rule-of-law-in-myanmar/article33869964.ece