Question

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, is the organization that carries out the coordination of:

• A. Trade and Finance
• B. Friendship and Solidarity
• C. Security and Foreign Policy
• D. Investment and Labour

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), founded in 1994, is responsible for coordinating Security and Foreign Policy among its member states.

Additional Context:

• The primary forum for security discussions in the Asia-Pacific.
• Includes 27 members: ASEAN nations, significant global powers (US, China, Russia), and others.
• Concentrates on building trust, proactive diplomacy, and resolving conflicts.
• Deals with topics such as maritime safety, combating terrorism, and preventing the spread of weapons.
• Holds annual meetings at the foreign minister level.

Correct Answer: (3) Security and Foreign Policy