- 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)
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