Prelims 2018 · International Relations and Organisations · Question 34
Consider the following countries:<br/>1. Australia<br/>2. Canada<br/>3. China<br/>4. India<br/>5. Japan<br/>6. USA<br/><br/>Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?
Answer
1, 3, 4 and 5
- Australia — ASEAN has the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA). Verdict: Correct.
- Canada — Canada is a dialogue partner, but it was not among ASEAN’s FTA partners for this question. Verdict: Incorrect.
- China — ASEAN has the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). Verdict: Correct.
- India — ASEAN and India have the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA). Verdict: Correct.
- Japan — ASEAN has the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP). Verdict: Correct.
- USA — The USA is not an ASEAN free-trade partner. Verdict: Incorrect.
Thus, the countries among ASEAN’s free-trade partners are 1, 3, 4 and 5.