India Hosts 6th EAS Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation in Mumbai

Current Context: The 6th East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation was held in Mumbai on July 4th and 5th, 2024. 

• The conference aimed to bolster cooperation on maritime security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Here are some key details about the conference:
• Organizers: The conference was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, in partnership with Australia and Indonesia.
• Goal: The main goal was to promote cooperation on maritime security matters in the Indo-Pacific, supporting the implementation of the EAS Plan of Action.
• Participants: Over 60 participants attended the conference, including government officials, experts from think tanks, and academics from East Asia Summit participating countries.

Question:

1 Who were the primary organizers of the 6th East Asia Summit Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation?

• A) Ministry of Defence of India
• B) Ministry of External Affairs of India
• C) Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Australia
• D) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia

Answer: B) The conference was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, in partnership with Australia and Indonesia.