Moscow: Russia has formed a new Quad like the US. It has been named the Afghanistan Quad. Its aim is to work with the powerful countries of the region on the future of Afghanistan. Now Russia wants India to join this Afghanistan Quad.

Moscow wants India to join a coalition alongside its old adversaries, plus Iran - but New Delhi doesn't seem all that keen India is expected to reject Russia's offer to join the "Afghan Quad", a coalition that also includes Pakistan and China - in a decision that reflects its unwillingness to engage with rivals on Kabul's future.

On his first full day as secretary of state, Marco Rubio is meeting with his counterparts from a group of countries known as the Quad: the United States plus India, Japan and Australia, representing nearly 2 billion people and more than a third of global GDP.

The White House on Wednesday said that the United States “elevated” its relationship with India, kicked off the pathbreaking iCET dialogue and launched Quad during the impactful tenure of President Joe Biden.

I expect every nation on earth to advance their national interests. And in those instances – and I hope there will be many – in which our national interests and theirs align, we look forward to working with them,

The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the China-focused "Quad" grouping's top diplomats since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that India’s inclusion in ‘Afghan Quad’, comprising Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran, would be the ‘right step’

U.S. officials say the Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India,

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan as the Trump administration kicks off its formal foreign policy engagements in discussions with the Indo-Pacific “Quad.

High-ranking diplomats from the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan aim to affirm the Quad alliance's continuity amid concerns over China's influence. The meeting follows Trump's inauguration, with discussions likely focused on strengthening Indo-Pacific relations rather than introducing new initiatives.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India on its Republic Day, highlighting the growing US-India partnership as a defining relationship of the 21st century. He emphasised cooperation in space and the Indo-Pacific through the Quad.

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