Question

Consider the following statements:
1. East Asia Summit (EAS) was 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 above 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 forum held annually by leaders of, initially, 16 countries in the East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian regions. Membership expanded to 18 countries including the United States and Russia at the Sixth EAS in 2011. The first summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 14 December 2005. EAS was formed with ASEAN in the leadership position.