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In the Quad meeting, the biggest issue remained China. But in the meantime, PM Modi's vaccine diplomacy was also discussed in this meeting.

The Indian Navy`s participation includes INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft led by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The US Navy will be represented by USS Barry, USNS Rappahannock, USNS Big Horn and P8A patrol aircraft.

"Our Quad partnership is on track to help produce at least 1 billion doses of Covid vaccines in India for the Asia region by the end of 2022," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters. White House Press Secretary also added that the United States has provided 110 million vaccines to the world so far.

India has been engaging with countries under IPOI. Both India and France are increasing engagement, especially in defence and maritime domain. French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle will take part in India-France Varuna naval exercise.

The France-led naval war game is scheduled to be held between April 5 and 7. India for the first time will participate in "La Perouse" in the Bay of Bengal.

India has had a longstanding relationship with the Russians for security cooperation and for military equipment Aquilino said that the goal of the Chinese is to supplant US security leadership in the region Quad countries -- the US, India, Australia and Japan -- held their first virtual summit on March 12

The leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue are set to hold the maiden QUAD summit on Friday (March 12). Leaders from Australia, India, Japan and the United States will be attending the summit which aims to discuss a variety of global issues ranging from COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis and climate change.