Q. With reference to the East Asia Summit (EAS), consider the following statements:
1.It is a leaders-led forum that promotes dialogue and cooperation on strategic, political and economic issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
2.The Chairmanship of the East Asia Summit rotates annually among all its member countries in alphabetical order.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: The East Asia Summit (EAS) was established in 2005 as a leaders-led forum for dialogue and cooperation on strategic, political, and economic issues of common interest. It has 18 members—the 10 ASEAN Member States and 8 partners: Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia, and the United States.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Chairmanship of the EAS is held by the ASEAN Chair, not by all members on a rotational alphabetical basis. The country serving as the ASEAN Chair convenes and chairs the East Asia Summit.
Source: TH
