Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation: 1. The 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus. 2. The 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility. 3. The 'Global Forum for Migration and Development', created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about platforms for multil - MCQ (English)

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Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:

The 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.
The 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.
The 'Global Forum for Migration and Development', created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C — 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is rejected because the Colombo Process is a consultative platform and not one that takes binding decisions by consensus. Statement 2 is accepted because the Abu Dhabi Dialogue is a voluntary, non-binding consultative process on labour mobility. Statement 3 is also accepted because the Global Forum for Migration and Development is a voluntary, non-binding forum.