Q. India’s “Look East” Policy represents its efforts to cultivate extensive economic and strategic relations with which of the following?
Answer: Nations of Southeast Asia
Notes: India's Look East policy was initiated in 1991 to strengthen economic and strategic relations with Southeast Asian nations. The policy was intended to boost trade and investment relations with the region. The policy was developed during the government of Prime Minister Narsimha Rao and was continued by the administrations of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh.
The Look East policy was successful and inspired Indian foreign ministry officials to develop a more action-oriented policy. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration announced the Act East policy, which succeeded the Look East policy. The Act East policy seeks to strengthen economic, political, security, and cultural ties with Southeast and East Asia. The policy includes strategic partnerships with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia, Singapore, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The Act East policy aims to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties, and strategic relationships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region. The policy also aims to provide enhanced connectivity to the States of North Eastern Region.
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