UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · International Relations / Migration Forums · hard
Consider the following statements about multilateral cooperation forums : 1. 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member countries take binding decisions by consensus. 2. 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding regional consultative process among Asian countries of origin and destination of contract workers to facilitate regional cooperation on contract worker mobility. 3. The 'Global Forum for Migration and Development' created on the proposal of a former Secretary-General of the United Nations is a voluntary forum whose decisions are not binding in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1 and 3 only
C.2 and 3 only✓ Correct
D.2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Colombo Process is a Regional Consultative Process (RCP) on the management of overseas employment and contractual labour for countries of origin in Asia. It is a non-binding, voluntary consultative forum — its decisions are NOT binding by consensus. Statement 2 is correct: The Abu Dhabi Dialogue is a voluntary, non-binding regional consultative process bringing together Asian countries of origin and destination of contract workers to facilitate dialogue on contract worker mobility. Statement 3 is correct: The Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) was proposed by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2006; it is a state-led, informal, voluntary and non-binding process. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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