Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued a rare joint statement today to mourn the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, describing him as a transformative leader for Japan's relations with their countries.<br />''<br />''They will honour Abe's memory by enhancing their efforts to ensure a peaceful and prosperous region, they said.<br />''<br />''The three leaders recalled Abe's pioneering work in the establishment of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad, which groups Australia, India, Japan and the US and in pushing a vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />