Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has canceled the upcoming Quad Summit after US President Joe Biden canceled his visit due to domestic troubles. The summit was scheduled to take place in the Australian capital, Canberra, later this month.
The Quad Summit is a forum of four countries – Australia, India, Japan, and the United States – aimed at strengthening regional security and promoting free and open trade in the Indo-Pacific region.
The cancellation of the summit is a blow to Australia’s efforts to build closer ties with the United States and its allies in the region. It also comes at a time of heightened tensions between Australia and China over issues such as trade, human rights, and territorial disputes.
The decision to cancel the summit was made after President Biden canceled his trip to Australia due to ongoing domestic troubles. The White House issued a statement saying that the president had to remain in the United States to deal with urgent matters.
Prime Minister Albanese expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the summit but said that he understood the need for President Biden to remain in the United States. He also reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to the Quad initiative and said that he looked forward to rescheduling the summit at a later date.
The Quad Summit was seen as a significant opportunity for the four countries to coordinate their efforts in the Indo-Pacific region and counter China’s growing influence in the region.
