Saudi Arabia Becomes 51st Nation to Sign TAC

Current Context: Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), which is a treaty that aims to promote peace, stability and cooperation among the countries in the region.

• Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan has signed on Wednesday Saudi Arabia’s accession document to the TAC, making it the 51st nation to join the treaty.
• The signing was an invitation from Indonesia’s Foreign Minister and Chair of the current session of the Ministerial Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is being held in Jakarta.
• Saudi Arabia’s joining of TAC comes as an affirmation of the close ties with East Asian countries in many fields, and as a continuation of the Kingdom’s global pioneering role in achieving international peace and security.
• It is also based on its approach on enhancing dialogue and intensifying joint coordination, as well as consolidating multilateral action with the countries toward further stability, prosperity and progress for all countries and peoples.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the treaty that Saudi Arabia has joined as the 51st nation?
a. Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)
b. Treaty of Alliance and Cooperation in South Asia (TAC)
c. Treaty of Amity and Commerce in Southeast Asia (TAC)
d. Treaty of Alliance and Commerce in South Asia (TAC)