In which Southeast Asian capital city is the permanent headquarters of the ASEAN Secretariat located, functioning on land provided by the host government?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Jakarta, Indonesia
- Step 1: The ASEAN Secretariat was established in 1976 and is permanently based in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Step 2. Indonesia completed a major expansion of the modern headquarters complex in 2019 to accommodate growing regional diplomatic operations. Answer: Jakarta, Indonesia. Why not the others: Bangkok was the signing location, but Jakarta is the permanent headquarters.
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