The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, announced that the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting is expected to occur in Washington, DC, coinciding with the inauguration of US President-Elect Donald Trump. Further details will be provided later. Japan, the US, Australia, and India are coordinating this meeting, as reported by NHK World. Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi plans to attend the inauguration on January 20 and hopes to strengthen cooperation among the four nations for a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Japanese government is also arranging a meeting between Iwaya and the new US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to build trust and bolster the alliance. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration.
QUAD stands for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, which is a group of four countries: the United States, Japan, Australia, and India. They work together to ensure peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Washington, DC is the capital city of the United States of America. It is where the US President lives and where important government buildings are located.
An inauguration is a special ceremony where a new leader, like a president, officially starts their job. In this case, it is for Donald Trump becoming the President of the United States.
Randhir Jaiswal is a spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs. A spokesperson is someone who speaks on behalf of an organization or government.
The Indo-Pacific is a large region that includes the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean. It is important for trade and security.
Iwaya Takeshi is a Japanese politician who was serving as the Foreign Minister of Japan at the time of this meeting. The Foreign Minister is responsible for a country's foreign affairs and international relations.
S Jaishankar is an Indian diplomat and politician who serves as the External Affairs Minister of India. He is responsible for managing India's foreign relations.
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