Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 16th of East Asia Summit to be held in October 2021, virtually. Which of the following countries is/are among the members of the East Asia Summit?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 16th of East Asia Summit to be held in October 2021, virtually. Which of the following countries is/are among the members of the East Asia Summit? Correct Answer All 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is ​India, China, and Japan.

Key Points

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 16th East Asia Summit to be held on October 27, 2021, virtually.
  • The East Asia Summit is the premier Leaders-led forum in the Indo-Pacific.
  • Apart from the 10 ASEAN Member states, East Asia Summit includes India, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Russia.

Important Points

  • ​India, being a founding member of the East Asia Summit, is committed to strengthening the East Asia Summit and making it more effective for dealing with contemporary challenges.
  • It is also an important platform for furthering practical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific by building upon the convergence between ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and Indo-Pacific Ocean's Initiative (IPOI). 
  • At the 16th East Asia Summit, leaders will discuss matters of regional and international interest and concern including maritime security, terrorism, Covid cooperation. 
  • Leaders are also expected to accept declarations on Mental Health, Economic recovery through Tourism and Green Recovery, which are being co-sponsored by India.

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