NEW DELHI, September 4, 2026 — Senior officials from Japan, India, Australia and the United States held a high-level Quad Sherpas’ meeting in New Delhi, reinforcing cooperation among the four countries on issues affecting the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the meeting brought together Japan’s Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hiroyuki Namazu, Australia’s Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Elly Lawson, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Sergio Gor, the U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia and Ambassador to India.

The meeting was held on September 3 in New Delhi, while Japan’s Foreign Ministry published its official announcement on September 4, 2026. A joint press release was also issued following the discussions.

Four-Nation Cooperation Remains a Key Focus

The Quad brings together India, Japan, Australia and the United States to coordinate on issues of shared interest across the Indo-Pacific.

The Sherpas’ meeting provides an important working-level channel through which the four governments can coordinate their priorities before higher-level diplomatic engagements.

The latest discussions come as the four countries continue to develop cooperation in areas connected with regional stability, economic resilience, technology and practical partnerships.

New Delhi Hosts the Latest Quad Engagement

India’s capital served as the venue for the latest meeting between senior representatives of the four countries.

The participation of senior foreign-policy officials from all four governments underlines the importance attached to maintaining regular consultations within the Quad framework.

For India, the meeting also reinforces New Delhi’s role in shaping discussions on developments across the Indo-Pacific.

Joint Statement Issued After the Meeting

Following the discussions, the four countries issued a Quad Joint Press Release.

The release provides a common public record of the meeting and reflects the continued effort by the four governments to coordinate their approaches.

Rather than being limited to a single issue, the Quad mechanism covers a broad range of strategic and practical areas relevant to the region.

Quad Cooperation Continues to Evolve

The latest Sherpas’ meeting demonstrates that the Quad continues to rely on regular diplomatic consultations alongside meetings involving ministers and other senior officials.

Such engagements allow the four countries to exchange views, identify areas for cooperation and prepare the ground for future initiatives.

The New Delhi meeting therefore represents another step in the continuing institutional development of the four-country partnership.

A Continuing Role for the Indo-Pacific Partnership

Japan, India, Australia and the United States have increasingly used the Quad framework to pursue cooperation on shared regional priorities.

The September 2026 meeting adds another senior-level consultation to that process, with officials from all four countries participating directly in discussions in New Delhi.

The publication of the joint press release following the meeting also highlights the group’s continued emphasis on coordinated engagement and practical cooperation.