The United States hosted the fourth annual Quad Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Tabletop Exercise and Strategic Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from December 2-5, 2025. This annual event brings together government officials from the United States, Australia, India, and Japan to strengthen our disaster-response capabilities across the Indo-Pacific. It underscores the Quad's commitment to reliable and effective lifesaving support for the people of the region.
As a founding pillar of the Quad partnership, HADR is a cornerstone of the group's efforts to advance peace, security, prosperity, and resilience in the Indo-Pacific. Our coordinated delivery of humanitarian assistance in response to the devastating earthquake in Burma in March this year was a testament to the Quad's ability to mobilize resources and rapidly deliver life-saving assistance.
