What official diplomatic initiative, championed by Indonesia and adopted at the 34th ASEAN Summit in 2019, articulates ASEAN's inclusive, rules-based vision for Indo-Pacific regional cooperation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP)
- Step 1: Championed by Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, the AOIP was adopted by ASEAN leaders in Bangkok in June 2019. Step 2. It promotes an Indo-Pacific architecture centered on ASEAN centrality, openness, transparency, inclusivity, and cooperation rather than rival superpower alliances. Answer: ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). Why not the others: IPEF is a US-led trade framework; QUAD is a security dialogue comprising US, Japan, India, Australia.
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