The 42nd summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN) has begun in Indonesia. _________ is the main theme of the 42nd ASEAN summit in Indonesia ?

(a) Increasing economic integration among ASEAN member countries

(b) Strengthening the global position of ASEAN

(c) To become the center of global development

(d) Discussion on measures to attract foreign investment

Ans.(c)

Sol. Becoming the center of global growth. The guiding theme chosen for the summit is “ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth,” which seeks to demonstrate the bloc’s hopes and efforts to become the center and driving force behind development.