Question: Where was the 15th ASEAN-India Summit held on November 14, 2017?
(a) Singapore
(b) Manila
(c) Laos
(d) Dhaka
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On November 14, 2017, the 15th ASEAN-India and 12th East Asia Summit was organized in Manila, Philippines.
- The Summits was attended by Heads of State/Government of the 10 ASEAN and 18 East Asia Summit Participating Countries respectively.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Indian delegation to this summit.
- It is remarkable that Trade between India and ASEAN stood at US$ 71 billion in 2016-17 and comprises 10.85% of India’s total trade with the world.
- At the 15th ASEAN-India Summit, Prime Minister and ASEAN Leaders reviewed the commemorative activities undertaken in 2017 to mark the 25 years of India’s dialogue partnership with ASEAN as well as review the broad spectrum of ASEAN-India cooperation in all its aspects.
- India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Russia Heads of State / Government attended the meeting of the 12th East Asia Summit on November 14, 2017.
- India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit formed in 2005.
- The summit discussed regional and international issues including terrorism, nuclear non-proliferation and irregular displacement.
- With this, on 13-14 November, 2017the 31st Summit of 10-member ASEAN countries concluded in Manila.
- The theme of the 31st ASEAN Summit was ‘Partnering for Change Engaging the World’.
- The summit was chaired by President Rodrigues Dutter of the Philippines.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Asian Trade and Investment Conference (ABIS) on November 13, 2017, during his visit to the Philippines.
- Apart from this, the Prime Minister also held bilateral meetings with many other leaders of the world.
Reference:
http://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/29102/15th_ASEANIndia_Summit_and_12th_East_Asia_Summit_in_Manila_Philippines_November_14_2017
http://www.ptinews.com/news/9227845_Modi–Trump–other-leaders-to-arrive-in-Manila-for-ASEAN
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/modi-trump-other-leaders-to-arrive-in-manila-for-asean/1/1087528.html
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-us-deepen-engagement/article20445962.ece
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173489