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Trump Cancels India Visit for Quad Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump has dropped plans to visit India for the upcoming Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders’ summit in New Delhi this November. Trump had earlier accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation but, according to reports, he “no longer has plans” to attend.
Sources Offer No Official Confirmation
Neither Washington nor New Delhi has issued an official confirmation of the cancellation. The development comes amid friction between the two countries, including disputes over trade tariffs, energy cooperation, and Trump’s controversial remarks on regional conflicts.
Implications for Quad Diplomacy
Trump’s absence is likely to cast uncertainty over the strategic direction of the Quad, which also includes Japan and Australia. Analysts warn that his decision could weaken the group’s cohesion and impact ongoing efforts to present a united front on Indo-Pacific security challenges.
