ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Relations 2

Question 1

With which dialogue partner did ASEAN sign its first formal Free Trade Area framework agreement in November 2002?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

ASEAN signed the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation with China in November 2002 in Phnom Penh, initiating the first ASEAN+1 FTA process.

Question 2

The South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations are primarily being conducted between ASEAN and which country?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

ASEAN and China have been negotiating a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea to manage overlapping territorial claims and reduce the risk of conflict.

Question 3

Which ASEAN-led forum expanded in 2011 to include the United States and Russia, bringing its membership to 18 countries?

Accepted Answer

East Asia Summit (EAS)

Answer

The East Asia Summit admitted the United States and Russia in 2011, expanding to 18 countries beyond the original 16 founding members.

Question 4

ASEAN and the European Community (now EU) established formal dialogue relations in which year?

Accepted Answer

1977

Answer

ASEAN and the European Community (now EU) established formal dialogue relations in 1977, the same year ASEAN also formalized ties with Japan, the US, and Canada.

Question 5

What is the primary function of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM+)?

Accepted Answer

To promote practical security cooperation between ASEAN and eight dialogue partners

Answer

ADMM+ facilitates practical security cooperation between ASEAN and eight Dialogue Partners in areas such as counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, and maritime security.

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ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Relations 2