Consider the following statements on SAFTA: 1. SAFTA is a trade liberalisation programme among the South-Eastern Countries of Asia. 2. According to SAFTA, the Ministerial Council shall meet at least once every year or more often as and when considered necessary by the Contracting States. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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