ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN)

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About ASEAN

It is a regional organization which was established to promote political and social stability.
Established: 1967 with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration).
Founding Members: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Member Nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei (1984), Vietnam (1995), Laos (1997), Myanmar (1997), Cambodia (1999).
Secretariat: Indonesia, Jakarta.
Motto: “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
Chairmanship: Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually.
- Based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
ASEAN Summit: The supreme policy making body of ASEAN.
- The Summit meets twice a year.
- It sets the direction for ASEAN policies and objectives.
ASEAN Plus Three:
- It is a forum that functions as a coordinator of co-operation between the ASEAN and the three East Asian nations of China, South Korea, and Japan.
ASEAN Plus Six:
- The group includes ASEAN Plus Three as well as India, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Fundamental Principles of ASEAN

The ASEAN fundamental principles, as contained in the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) of 1976

Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity of all nations.
The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion or coercion.
Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another.
Settlement of differences or disputes in a peaceful manner.
Renunciation of the threat or use of force.
Effective cooperation among themselves.