Consider the following statements regarding the Regional Cooperation ...
ReCAAP: Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) is an international agreement aimed at promoting and enhancing cooperation among Asian countries to combat piracy and armed robbery against ships. It is the first regional non-governmental agreement of its kind in Asia.
Statement 1: It is the first regional non-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.
This statement is correct. The ReCAAP agreement was established in November 2004, and it became the first regional cooperative effort to specifically address the issue of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. The agreement aims to promote cooperation, information sharing, and capacity building among member states to effectively respond to and prevent maritime crimes.
Statement 2: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been designated as the focal point within India for ReCAAP.
This statement is incorrect. In the case of India, the Indian Navy has been designated as the focal point for ReCAAP, not the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The Indian Navy is responsible for coordinating and facilitating cooperation between India and other ReCAAP member countries in combating piracy and armed robbery against ships.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the correct answer is option B, i.e., statement 2 only. The ReCAAP agreement is indeed the first regional non-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. However, the Indian Navy, not the Indian Coast Guard, has been designated as the focal point within India for ReCAAP.
Consider the following statements regarding the Regional Cooperation ...
Option (b) is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The ReCAAP is the first regional Government-to-Government agreement to deal with piracy and armed robbery at sea in Asia.
Statement 2 is correct. The Union Government has designated Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as the focal point within India for ReCAAP. Information sharing, capacity building and mutual legal assistance are the three pillars of co-operation under the ReCAAP agreement.
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