The correct answer is option (3) - ASEAN Regional Forum
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), which was established in 1994, is the organization that carries out the coordination of security and foreign policy.
ASEAN was established in 1967 by 5 countries of this region: Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines, Singapore, and Thailand, by signing The Bangkok Declaration. The objectives of ASEAN were primarily to accelerate economic growth, and through social progress and cultural development, a secondary objective was to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of Law and principles of the United Nations Charter. Over the years, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Cambodia Joined ASEAN taking its strength to 10.
ASEAN had several agreements in place by which member states promised to uphold peace, Neutrality, Cooperation, Non-Interference and Respect for National differences and Sovereign Rights. ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) which was established in 1994. ASEAN has focused on creating a Free Trade Area (FTA) for investment, labour, and services.
India became a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in 1992, a member of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in 1995, and full Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in 1996. Annual summit meetings between India and ASEAN commenced in 2002 |
