Senior Officials from External Affairs Ministry, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, Foreign Affairs Ministry of Japan and Department of State of the US met by video conference yesterday to continue their consultations. The consultations provided an opportunity to exchange views on the wide-ranging impact of COVID-19 in the Indo-Pacific region, and the importance of collaborative efforts to contain the pandemic, ensure health security and a quick economic recovery.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The officials reviewed the progress of the Quad Vaccine initiative, with the objective of enhancing vaccine production and equitable access. The officials discussed issues of common interest and explored possibilities of collaboration in resilient supply chains, emerging and critical technologies, maritime security, cyber security, counter-terrorism, and infrastructure.</span><br />