Introduction on ASEAN

ASEAN

• an abbreviation for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
• an organisation of countries located in Southeast Asia.
• established on 8th August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.

MOTTO (ASEAN Charter Article 36)

"One Vision, One Identity, One Community".

"10 countries, 1 identity".

Some of the AIMS are:-

• To speed up economic growth, social progress, and cultural development among its members.
• Protection of the peace and stability of the region
• Provide opportunities for the member countries to discuss differences peacefully.
• Promote ASEAN identity
• Preserve Southeast Asia as a Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone and free of all other weapons of mass destruction

* (taken from the ASEAN Charter, Article 1)