The four nations in a joint statement after the talks in Washington emphasised that the officials will prepare for an upcoming leaders' summit, set to be held in India this year.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the vice president?s dinner ahead of the inauguration of Trump, in Washington, U.S., January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a meeting in Washington with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan on Tuesday will stress the importance of working with allies "on the things that are important to America and Americans.

The Quad meeting was also attended by foreign ministers, Penny Wong from Australia and Takeshi Iwaya from Japan