2nd ASEAN Youth Summit

2nd ASEAN Youth Summit

Question: In which of the following city 2nd ASEAN Youth Summit has been organized between 3rd February and 7th February, 2019?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Mumbai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Guwahati
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • India Foundation and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (MEA) organized the 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit on the theme “Connectivity: Pathway to Shared Prosperity” in Guwahati from 3-7 February 2019.
  • The 1st India-ASEAN Youth Summit (themed on Shared Values) was organized in 2017 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ASEAN-India Dialogue Partnership in 2017.
  • This summit provided a platform for youth leaders of both India and ASEAN to engage with each other to develop a resilient and symbiotic relationship between countries.
  • This confluence of youth leaders from India and the ten ASEAN countries – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam led to a shared understanding of the challenges which are faced and the actions that is required to be taken to restore and nourish connectivity in all dimensions within the region.
  • Promising young leaders were represented by some of the largest institutions in their respective countries including political parties, think-tanks, media and cultural organizations.
  • Brainstorming events were organized over the course of five days mentored by thought leaders from the region.
  • Connectivity with ASEAN in all its dimensions—physical, institutional and people-to-people continues to be a strategic priority for India.

By Ramayan Upadhyay

Links:
http://youthsummit.indiafoundation.in/
http://indiafoundation.in/2nd-asean-india-youth-summit/