New Delhi, May 26 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday asserted that the Quad remains strong and continues to expand its engagement, dismissing speculation over a shift in the United States' position on the grouping.

Addressing a special briefing following the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting here, MEA Additional Secretary Nagaraj Naidu said that "The United States is very engaged and continues to remain engaged in the Quad", in response to the Quad being weakened over speculative changes in the American position over the grouping.

He added that Washington's focus on the Indo-Pacific is also reflected in its strategic policy documents.

"I would encourage you also to look at the US focus on the Indo-Pacific through their new Na...