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‘Quad’ summit is a chance to clarify our Indo-Pacific agenda

At tomorrow’s White House summit with the prime ministers of Australia, India, and Japan — Scott Morrison, Narendra Modi, and Yoshihide Suga — President Biden has a rare opportunity to add steel to the spine of the “Quad,” a potentially powerful group of Indo-Pacific democracies.

While the group’s promise is intriguing, its agenda is still in formation. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the Quad leaders would discuss “advancing practical cooperation on areas such as combating COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis, partnering on emerging technologies and cyberspace, and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

The U.S. business community has much to contribute regarding these shared goals. Following are some of the U.S. Chamber’s recommendations. 

 

 

 

In sum, the Biden administration’s attention to the Quad as a platform for constructive progress on key issues in the Indo-Pacific is well-placed. The U.S. business community is equally committed to helping achieve the Quad’s promise as an important new forum to advance our shared values and interests.

Myron Brilliant is the executive vice president and head of International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He leads the largest international affairs team of any U.S. business association, representing the Chamber and its members before the U.S. government, foreign governments, and international business organizations.