11.The United States has signed a Defence Cooperation agreement with which country, for peace in Indo-Pacific region? [A] India [B] Maldives [C] Sri Lanka [D] Japan Show Answer
Answer: [B] Maldives Notes: A strategic Defence and Security agreement has been recently signed between the Maldives and the United States. The “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defence and Security Relationship” seeks to promote cooperation maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean. India had previously opposed a proposed Status of Forces Agreement between the two countries in 2013.
