ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) August 8, 1967 date of establishment Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok Declaration/ASEAN Declaration Founding

ng Fathers: (I M P S T) Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand Other five members: (B V L M C) Brunei Darussalam 1984, Jan.7 Vietnam 1995, July 25 Lao PDR 1997, July 23 Myanmar 1997, July 23 Cambodia 1999, April 30 Aims and Purposes to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development promote regional peace and stability through justice and rule of law Fundamental Principles According to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in SEA (TAC), 1976 1. Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity and national identity of all nations; 2. The right of every state to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion or coercion; 3. Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another; 4. Settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful manner; 5. Renunciation of the threat or use of force; and 6. Effective cooperation among themselves. Jakarta, Indonesia ASEAN Charter December 15, 2008 Importance of the ASEAN Charter New political commitment at the top level New and enhanced commitments New legal framework, legal personality New ASEAN bodies Two new openly recruited DSGs More ASEAN meetings More roles of ASEAN Foreign Ministry New and enhanced role of the Secretary-General New initiatives and changes ASEAN Motto One Vision, One Identity, One Community ASEAN FLAG 1. BLUE peace and stability 2. RED courage and dynamism 3. WHITE purity 4. YELLOW prosperity 5. STALKS OF PADI dream of ASEANs Founding Fathers for an ASEAN Community comprising all countries in SEA, bound together in friendship and solidarity 6. CIRCLE unity The ASEAN ANTHEM The ASEAN WAY Secretary-General term of office (5 years) non-renewable 2008-2012 Dr. Surin Pitsuwan (Thai)