Question

UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:

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 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?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 2 only

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3: 2 and 3 only

Detailed Solution

Answer: 3

Explanation:

The Colombo Process is a Regional Consultative Process on the management of overseas employment and contractual labour for Asian countries of origin. Its decision-making is by consensus, but the process is non-binding in nature. Therefore, member states do not take binding decisions under it. So, statement 1 is not correct.
The Abu Dhabi Dialogue is a voluntary, non-binding and state-led consultative process involving Asian countries of labour origin and destination. It facilitates cooperation on temporary contractual labour mobility, especially between Asian labour-sending countries and labour-receiving Gulf countries. So, statement 2 is correct.
The Global Forum on Migration and Development was created following the proposal of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. It is a voluntary, informal, government-led and non-binding forum for dialogue on migration and development issues. So, statement 3 is correct.

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

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