Exercise Malabar
Quad grouping
- The grouping of four democracies – India, Australia, US and Japan – known as the quadrilateral security dialogue or quad, was first mooted by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007. Quad was revived in 2017.
- The QUAD partners share a commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on shared values and principles and respect for international law.
- There is a focus on practical cooperation in the areas of connectivity and infrastructure development, and counter-terrorism, cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian and disaster relief, with the objective of promoting peace, security, stability and prosperity in an increasingly inter-connected Indo-Pacific region.
- With growing concerns in all four quad countries about Chinese foreign policy and regional influence, the group has found renewed relevance.
Why in News?
- The Quad countries carried out ‘Exercise Malabar’ off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
- The Harbour Phase was held in Visakhapatnam, followed by the Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal.
About Exercise Malabar
- Exercise Malabar, which began in 1992 as a bilateral naval drill between India and the U.S., has evolved into a key multilateral event aimed at enhancing interoperability, fostering mutual understanding, and addressing shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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