18th Indiath – ASEAN Summit was held on 28 October 2021, where the year 2022 was declared “India – ASEAN Friendship Year”. Under which country’s chairmanship it was held ?

The correct answer is (a).

The 18th India-ASEAN Summit was held on 28 October 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. The summit was held under the chairmanship of Thailand. The theme of the summit was “Partnership for Sustainability and Prosperity”. The summit was attended by the leaders of India and the 10 member states of ASEAN. The summit discussed a wide range of issues, including trade, investment, connectivity, security, and climate change. The summit also saw the signing of several agreements between India and ASEAN.

The 18th India-ASEAN Summit was a significant event in the relationship between India and ASEAN. The summit reaffirmed the strong ties between the two sides and their commitment to working together for peace, prosperity, and development in the region.

Here is a brief description of each option:

• Option (a): Thailand was the chair of ASEAN in 2021. The 18th India-ASEAN Summit was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 28 October 2021.
• Option (b): Malaysia was the chair of ASEAN in 2020. The 17th India-ASEAN Summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 26 November 2020.
• Option (c): Singapore was the chair of ASEAN in 2019. The 16th India-ASEAN Summit was held in Singapore on 14 November 2019.
• Option (d): Brunei was the chair of ASEAN in 2018. The 15th India-ASEAN Summit was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on 31 October 2018.