CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who addressed the Association of South East Asian Nation-India Business Council meet?
A
Smriti Irani
B
Amit Shah
C
Piyush Goyal
D
Narendra Modi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India began formal engagement with ASEAN in 1992 as a “Sectoral Dialogue Partner” (Secretary level interaction) and subsequently as a “Dialogue Partner” in 1995.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s relationship with ASEAN has emerged as a key cornerstone of our foreign policy. The relationship has evolved from the ‘Look East Policy’ enunciated in early 1990s which led India to become a Sectoral Partner of ASEAN in 1992, a Dialogue Partner in 1996 and a Summit-level Partner in 2002.

Detailed explanation-3: -PEACE, PROGRESS AND SHARED PROSPERITY (2021-2025) Both sides will also further promote cooperation in addressing common and emerging challenges and enhance coordination in other international fora on issues of common concern to contribute to overall peace, stability and prosperity.

Detailed explanation-4: -India could not become a member of this association due to its geographical location. India is a part of South Asia while ASEAN is an organization of South-East Asian Nations.

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