India has taken on the role of chairmanship within the Colombo Process, marking its first leadership position since the forum’s establishment in 2003.
Overview of Colombo Process
The Colombo Process functions as a regional consultative forum consisting of 12 member states across Asia.
Statement by External Affairs Ministry
Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, announced India’s assumption of the Chair of the Colombo Process for the term of 2024-2026.
Objectives of Colombo Process
The primary goal of the Colombo Process is to advance the cause of safe, orderly, and legal migration among its member states.
Purpose of the Colombo Process
Jaiswal emphasized that the Colombo Process serves as a platform for the exchange of best practices related to overseas employment, particularly focusing on migrant worker origin countries in South and Southeast Asia.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the Colombo Process?
- A) An international trade agreement
- B) A regional consultative forum
- C) A bilateral negotiation platform
- D) A military alliance
- Which country has assumed the Chair of the Colombo Process for 2024-26?
- A) China
- B) India
- C) Japan
- D) Singapore
- What is the primary objective of the Colombo Process?
- A) Promoting cultural exchange
- B) Advancing safe, orderly, and legal migration
- C) Enhancing regional security
- D) Facilitating economic cooperation
- Who made the announcement regarding India’s assumption of the Chair of the Colombo Process?
- A) Prime Minister of India
- B) Minister of External Affairs of India
- C) President of India
- D) Indian Ambassador to the United Nations