China on the agenda- A big indication was given in the joint statement of Quad leaders

The heads of states of India, America, Japan and Australia attended the Quad summit. This time the Quad summit was held in Delaware, the hometown of US President Biden. During this, the Quad leaders issued a joint statement. In this, all the leaders clearly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations.

Apart from this, the Quad leaders also expressed concern about the situation in the East and South China Sea.

The Quad leaders in their joint statement on terrorism and violent extremism said, "We unequivocally condemn terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. We are committed to working together to promote accountability for the perpetrators of such terrorist attacks. We condemn terrorist attacks, including the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai and Pathankot, and reiterate our commitment to be appropriately designated by the United Nations Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee.

The Quad leaders in their statement on the situation in the East and South China Sea said, "We are deeply concerned about the situation in the East and South China Sea. We continue to express our serious concern about the militarization of disputed features and coercive and intimidating maneuvers in the South China Sea. We condemn the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels, including the increased use of dangerous maneuvers. We also oppose attempts to disrupt other countries' offshore resource exploitation activities. We reaffirm that maritime disputes should be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law, as reflected in UNCLOS."

On the ongoing war in Ukraine Quad leaders said, "We express our deep concern over the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has terrible and tragic humanitarian consequences. Each of us has visited Ukraine since the war began, and witnessed it firsthand. We reiterate the need for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace consistent with international law, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity."