ASEAN: Association

ofSouthEastAsianNatio
ns
One Vision, One Identity, One
Community

ASEAN: History

ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five

original member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore and Thailand.
Brunei Darussalam joined on 8 January 1984.
Vietnam on 28 July 1995.
Laos and Myanmar on 23 July 1997.
Cambodia on 30 April 1999.

ASEAN: Membership

ASEAN: Stages of Development

First 10 years (1967-1976): establishment,

solidarity, dialogue partners
The next 20 years: (1977-1997): expansion
The next 10 years: (1998-2007): vision,
formalization
The next 7 years: (2008-2015): Community
building

ASEAN: Objectives

to accelerate the economic

growth, social progress and
cultural development in the
region through joint endeavors
in the spirit of equality and
partnership in order to
strengthen the foundation for a
prosperous and peaceful
community of Southeast Asian
nations
to promote regional peace and
stability through abiding
respect for justice and the rule
of law in the relationship among
countries in the region and
adherence to the principles of
the United Nations Charter

ASEAN: Fundamental Principles

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 by peaceful manner;
Renunciation of the threat or use of force;
Effective cooperation among themselves.

ASEAN: Structure

ASEAN structure based on ASEAN Charter, whichcame into force in

December 2008
TheASEAN Summitis the supreme policy-making body of ASEAN.
TheASEAN Coordinating Councilis the second highest body within
ASEAN,
TheASEAN Community Councilsinclude the:
1. ASEAN Political-Security Community Council
2. ASEAN Economic Community Council
3. ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council
TheASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Bodiesbring together the ministers of
specific sectors
Each ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Body has relevant senior officials committees
(known as Senior Officials Meetings or SOM)
TheASEAN Secretariatis located in Jakarta and supports the day-to-day
workings of ASEAN. Headed by the ASEAN Secretary-General, the Secretariat
plays an important role in drawing up plans of action in collaboration with
ASEAN Senior Officials to implement decisions made at ASEAN's high level
meetings.

ASEAN: Summit

TheASEAN Summitis an annual meeting held by the

member of theASEANin relation to economic, and cultural
development ofSoutheast Asiancountries.
TheFirst ASEAN summitwas held in February 1976 inBali
The most important issues are raised and official documents
are signed.

ASEAN: Summit

The first Summit - The ASEAN leaders signed theTreaty of Amity

and Cooperation in Southeast Asia
The 2nd Summit - The first summit meeting betweenJapanand
ASEAN
The 9th Summit - The leaders of the members nations signed a
declaration known as theBali Concord IIin which they agreed to
pursue closer economic integration by 2020.
The 12th Summit - The member countries of ASEAN signed five
agreements pertaining to continuing integration of ASEAN and
enhancing political, economic and social co-operation in the
region.
The 15th Summit involved the Leaders from Asean league of
Nations together with their dialogue partners fromPeople's
Republic of China,Japan,South Korea,India,AustraliaandNew
Zealand.

ASEAN: Economic Blueprints

Pillars of economic integration:

a single market and production base,

a highly competitive economic region,
a region of equitable economic development, and

a region fully integrated into the global

economy

ASEAN: Political Security

Blueprints
Pillars of political integration:

Framework is based on political and security

cooperation where countries live at peace with one
another, and the ASEAN, with the world at large.
Principles are non-interference, consensus, national
and regional resilience, and respect for sovereignty.
Elements of the Blueprint: political development,
shaping and sharing of norms on counter terrorism and
nuclear free zones, inter-state conflict prevention and
post-conflict peace-building; combating terrorism

ASEAN: Socio-Cultural
Blueprints
Pillars of socio-cultural integration:

promotion of human development and security

narrowing the development gap
ensuring environmental sustainability
building an ASEAN identity

ASEAN: External Relations

ASEAN Dialogue Partners (ASEAN + 1)

ASEAN Dialogue Partners are States or inter-governmental
organizations with which ASEAN interacts on a formal basis. There
are currently 10 dialogue partners: Australia, Canada, China, the
European Union, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia
and the United States of America.

ASEAN: External
Relations

ASEAN + 3
ASEAN+3 includes the 10 members of the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,
Indonesia, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, Malaysia,
Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet
Nam) plus the China, Japan, and Korea.

ASEAN: External
Relations

ASEAN Regional Forum

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is a forum through which ASEAN
engages with non-ASEAN states on political and security matters. It
was formed in 1992 by way of the Singapore Declaration at the
ASEAN Summit.
It comprises 27 members: the 10 ASEAN member states (Brunei,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), the 10 ASEAN dialogue partners
(Australia, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, ROK,
Russia and the United States), one ASEAN observer (Papua New
Guinea) as well as the North Korea, Mongolia, Pakistan, TimorLeste, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

ASEAN + Russia

Since July 1996, Russia is a full-fledged

dialogue partner with ASEAN . During
this period, it formed a legal framework
of interactions.
November 29, 2004 , Russia joined the
Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in
Southeast Asia, 1976 ( Bali Treaty ),
which paved the way for deepening the
Russia-ASEAN dialogue and participation
in other integration groupings , the core
of which is the ASEAN.
At the Moscow State Institute of
International Relations ( University )
opened the ASEAN Centre .

ASEAN: Problems

Diversities in ASEAN do not necessarily

lead to an effective economic integration
grouping
Too small to be effective as an economic
integration grouping
The lack of balance between national
interests and regional priorities
Different political systems among member
states
Differences in religion and population

ASEAN: Future Integration

Towards these goals, ASEAN will remain a driving

force in building a more predictable and
constructive pattern of relationships among
nations in the Asia-Pacific region to ensure lasting
peace and security.
Economically, ASEAN will move towards greater
economic integration with emphasis on
sustainable and equitable growth.
Finally, ASEAN will nourish a caring and cohesive
ASEAN community, whose strength lies in
fostering a common regional identity and a
shared vision for the future.

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