President Joe Biden's interaction with world leaders during a quadrilateral meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, has sparked curiosity. The meeting, held on Saturday night, involved leaders from the 'Quad' nations of Australia, India, and Japan. During the event, President Biden momentarily faltered after an introductory speech, leading to a brief awkward moment as he was unsure of the next speaker in line.

Biden, 81, momentarily snapped at his staff, asking 'Who's next?' after a moment of uncertainty following his speech about the Quad's efforts to combat cancer. An aide eventually gestured towards the stage, prompting the introduction of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite the initial confusion, Biden appeared to ease the tension by cracking a joke and putting his arm around Modi. The meeting aimed to further discussions on Biden's 'cancer moonshot' initiative, a collaborative effort between the US and the Quad nations to tackle the disease.

Established in 2007, the Quad originally aimed to counterbalance China's increasing power and influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Leaders from Australia and Japan, Anthony Albanese and Fumio Kishida, respectively, also attended the meeting. The gathering was part of Biden's final Quad meeting as president, with the next scheduled meeting to take place following the upcoming presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Biden announced his decision to step down in July, following concerns over various gaffes and physical declines during his presidency. Harris' nomination has injected new energy into the Democratic Party's election campaign, with polls indicating a close race leading up to the November 5 election.