New Delhi, May 29 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated its stance on the Quad grouping, noting that the four-member bloc is not directed against any country and is focused on delivering developmental outcomes in the Indo-Pacific region.

Addressing the weekly press briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Quad is a cooperative platform aimed at addressing key regional and global challenges through practical initiatives.

"Quad is not against anybody. Quad is about doing projects together for the benefit of people in the Indo-Pacific area," Jaiswal said.

He added that the grouping has taken up several initiatives in areas such as climate action, healthcare, and disaster manageme...