With reference to the Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was an agreement signed in 2016 by 12 Pacific Rim countries (Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, USA). It did not include *all* Pacific Rim countries (e.g., South Korea, Indonesia, Philippines were not signatories), although it did exclude China and Russia. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The TPP was primarily a comprehensive trade agreement aimed at promoting economic integration, reducing tariffs, and setting standards on various issues like labor, environment, and intellectual property. It was not solely a strategic alliance for maritime security, though it had strategic implications.