The Quad Summit was held on the sidelines of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, and the leaders shared the view that they would strongly oppose unilateral attempts at the current situation by force and coercion, bearing in mind China's increasing advances into the East and South China Seas.

Prime Minister Kishida, President Biden of the United States, Prime Minister Albanesie of Australia, and Prime Minister Modi of India attended the Quad Summit Meeting at a hotel in Hiroshima City, the main venue for the G7 Summit, for approximately 20 minutes from 8:50 p.m. on May 4.

At the outset, Prime Minister Kishida pointed out that the security environment has become increasingly severe due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and said, "It is precisely because we are in a difficult situation that we can come together and achieve the goal of leading the international community to cooperation rather than division and confrontation. It is of great significance to reaffirm our firm commitment to our shared vision to the international community."

At the meeting, the four leaders expressed serious concern about China's increasing advances into the East and South China Seas, and shared the view that they would strongly oppose unilateral attempts at the current situation by force and coercion in the Indo-Pacific.

On top of that, they confirmed that they will listen to the voices of emerging and developing countries, including ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations, South Asia, and Pacific island countries, and promote practical cooperation.

Regarding the situation in Ukraine, based on the fact that India and Russia are traditional friends, they avoided naming Russia, but shared the view that they support just and lasting peace in line with the United Nations Charter.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his view that Russia's threat of nuclear weapons is unacceptable, let alone allowed to use it, and the other three leaders agreed.

The four leaders agreed to hold the next meeting in India next year and issued a joint statement summarizing the outcomes of the meeting on March 3.