Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF):
1.The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional inter-governmental organization comprising countries and territories of the Pacific region.
2.The Forum’s membership includes Australia and New Zealand along with several Pacific Island countries.
3.The headquarters of the Pacific Islands Forum is located in Suva, Fiji.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: 1, 2 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is a regional political and economic organization of Pacific countries and territories. It was established in 1971 to promote regional cooperation, dialogue and collective interests among Pacific states.
Statement 2 is correct: The PIF includes 18 members, including Australia and New Zealand, along with Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu and others.
Statement 3 is correct: The PIF Secretariat is headquartered in Suva, Fiji..
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