Question

Consider the following statements.
$1$. East Asia Summit(EAS) is formed in $2005$ with ASEAN in a leadership position.
$2$. The first EAS summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

• A. Only $1$
• B. Only $2$
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both $1$ and $2$

The East Asia Summit is a unique Leaders-led forum of 18 countries of the Asia-Pacific region formed to further the objectives of regional peace, security and prosperity. It has evolved as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, security and economic issues of common regional concern and plays an important role in the regional architecture. Established in 2005, EAS allows the principal players in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss issues of common interest and concern, in an open and transparent manner, at the highest level.