‘With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following statements: ‘1. It is a regional grouping that aims to promote economic and security cooperation among its members. 2. Bangladesh is one of the member countries of ASEAN. 3. It headquarters at Jakarta, Indonesia. ‘Which of the statements given above are correct?‘ |ForumIAS

Q. ‘With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following statements: ‘
1.It is a regional grouping that aims to promote economic and security cooperation among its members.
2.Bangladesh is one of the member countries of ASEAN.
3.It headquarters at Jakarta, Indonesia.
‘Which of the statements given above are correct?‘

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. ASEAN is a regional grouping aiming to promote economic and security cooperation among its ten member countries. It facilitates economic integration, trade liberalization, and joint efforts on security issues like maritime security and counter-terrorism. The headquarters of ASEAN is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It has been there since its establishment in 1967.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Bangladesh is not a member country of ASEAN. Currently, ASEAN has 10 member states: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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