US lukewarm to new 'quad' in Indo-Pacific

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

May 03, 2023 1:04 pm

THE United States (US) is not keen on forming another four-member country alliance or 'new quad' partnership in the Indo-Pacific involving the US, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.

US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink made the remark when asked whether Washington is looking to establish a new Quad in East Asia based on its treaties with Tokyo, Seoul, and Manila.

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