Jaishankar: Quad Summit 'Never Cancelled,' Engagements Continue

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that the Quad summit was "never cancelled" and was never specifically scheduled.
• He emphasized continued engagement within the Quad, citing two Foreign Ministers' Meetings (FMMs) and other ongoing mechanisms.
• Jaishankar's remarks at the Munich Security Conference 2026 downplayed concerns about the absence of a leaders' summit, signaling continuity.
• The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (India, US, Japan, Australia) focuses on Indo-Pacific cooperation, maritime security, and critical technologies.
• His statement follows recent India-US trade deal developments, where the US reduced tariffs on Indian goods, and India intends to increase US product purchases.