First ‘ASEAN Future Forum’

ASEAN Future Forum

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Context:

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Speaks At First ‘ASEAN Future Forum’ Virtually.

Highlights of the Jaihankar’s speech:

Importance of ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific Region: India truly believes that a strong and unified Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) can play a constructive role in the emerging regional architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Synergy Between India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IIPOI) and ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP): The synergy between ‘India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative’ (IIPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP) provides a strong framework of cooperation, including and addressing challenges to comprehensive security.
ASEAN as Central to India's Act East Policy: The ASEAN is at the heart of India’s Act East policy and is a crucial pillar in India’s wider Indo-Pacific mission.
Global South's Emerging Role in International Affairs: The time has come for the global South to present its perspective and assume a greater role in international affairs.
Ensuring Freedom of Navigation, Overflight, and Commerce: The External Affairs Minister remarked that it is vital that freedom of navigation, overflight, and unimpeded commerce are respected and facilitated by all.
The Role of QUAD in Supporting ASEAN Centrality: Highlighting the role of QUAD, Dr. Jaishankar said that QUAD leaders have been consistent in extending their unwavering support for ASEAN centrality.

About First ASEAN Future Forum

It was proposed by Vietnam at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in 2023.
It took place in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The theme of the first forum was “Toward fast and sustainable growth of a people-centered ASEAN Community.”

ASEAN Future Forum

This platform allows ASEAN and its partners share new ideas and policies.
This forum aims to be an annual multi-stakeholder, track 1.5 dialogue platform for open and constructive discussions about the future of ASEAN.
The goal is to help ASEAN stay strong and forward-thinking, adjusting to changes while staying true to its values and supporting its members.
The forum is important because it tackles big questions about ASEAN's future and finds practical ways to keep promoting peace, security, and development in the area.

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https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/asean

Source:

All India Radio

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Consider the following statements regarding the First ASEAN Future Forum:

1) The forum was initiated by Thailand during the 43rd ASEAN Summit in 2023.

2) The inaugural forum was held in Bangkok, Thailand.

3) The theme of the first forum was "Towards Rapid and Sustainable Growth of ASEAN Economies."

4) The forum aims to provide a platform for open and constructive discussions about the future of ASEAN, involving various stakeholders.

How many of the above statement(s) is/ae correct?

A.Ony one

B.Only Two

C.Only Three

D.All Four

Answer: D)