Question : Which country hosted the 16th East Asia Summit ?
a. Brunei
b. Singapore
c. Malaysia
d. Indonesia
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently(October 2021) participated in 16th East Asia Summit on October 27, 2021.
- It was Prime Minister’s 7th East Asia Summit.
- The 16th East Asia Summit was hosted by Brunei as EAS and ASEAN Chair.
- It saw the participation of leaders from ASEAN countries and other EAS Participating Countries including Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, USA and India.
- It is notable that India has been an active participant of EAS.
- Discussed Issues — important regional and international issues including Indo-Pacifc, South China Sea, UNCLOS, terrorism, and situation in Korean Peninsula and Myanmar.
- The EAS leaders adopted three Statements on Mental Health, Economic recovery through Tourism and Sustainable Recovery, which have been co-sponsored by India.