A fundamental principle guiding the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) in the Indo-Pacific is which of the following?

Explanation

Promoting inclusive cooperation. The QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)—comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia -- is guided by the principle of inclusive cooperation to ensure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. Revived in 2017, the QUAD emphasizes maritime security, supply-chain resilience, disaster relief, climate action, and technology cooperation, and is not a formal military alliance.