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Rubio hosts Quad ministers meeting, highlights G20 rifts over Ukraine and Middle East

US Secretary of State convenes Indo-Pacific allies ahead of Manila summit as European nations boycott joint photo with Russian minister.

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What to know

  • Rubio hosts the third Quad ministerial meeting of 2026, advancing preparations for a leaders' summit in Manila during the ASEAN conference November 15-18.
  • Deep rifts emerged at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta over wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, leading organizers to cancel the traditional family photo after European nations refused to appear with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
  • Trump's attendance at the November Quad summit in Manila will mark his first since becoming president; he previously canceled a 2025 Quad summit in India over trade disputes with New Delhi.

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Rubio hosts Quad ministers meeting, highlights G20 rifts over Ukraine and Middle East
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  1. upcoming

    Quad leaders summit scheduled in Manila during ASEAN conference — The four-nation leaders' summit is scheduled to occur during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations conference in the Philippine capital November 15-18. This will be the first Quad leaders' summit since 2024 and the first for US President Donald Trump.

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    Rubio hosts Quad foreign ministers meeting

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a meeting with the foreign ministers of Australia, India, and Japan on Saturday, their third meeting this year, as preparations continue for a leaders' summit in Manila.

    “Because we all face these challenges, we must all work together to address them. The future of our nations depend on our willingness to understand that while our interests may not always align, we should always seek to work together to advance them when and where they do align.”
    — Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State · source
    1. 4 outlets Rubio to host meeting of Indo-Pacific Quad, wrap up G20 gathering

      first by Al-Monitor, 8d ago · also Reuters, Straits Times, Investing.com News

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  3. background

    G20 foreign ministers meet amid divisions over Ukraine and Middle East — The G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta on Friday revealed deep rifts, particularly over wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Organizers canceled the traditional family photo after some European members refused to be photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

  4. background

    Rubio calls for G20 cooperation despite differing interests — Speaking at a reception at the Georgia Aquarium on Friday evening, Rubio urged G20 members to cooperate where possible on complex economic and geopolitical challenges, acknowledging that interests may not always align.