Origins & Growth
On August 8, 1967, ASEAN was established in this capital city.
Bangkok
These represent the ten Southeast Asian countries bound together in friendship and solidarity on the ASEAN logo.
ten stalks of paddy (rice)
In this year, ASEAN members agreed to pursue three distinct "communities" or pillars.
2003
Launched in January 1992, "AFTA" stands for this.
ASEAN Free Trade Area
This is the highest decision-making organ of ASEAN, convened every year.
ASEAN Summit (Meeting of the ASEAN Heads of State and Government)
These are the five original founding Member Countries of ASEAN.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand
On the ASEAN flag, this shape symbolizes the unity of the organization.
Circle
This pillar is based on the conviction that territorial disputes should not escalate into armed confrontation.
ASEAN Security Community
One goal of AFTA was to create a regional market consisting of over this many people.
500 million
This official is appointed on merit, accorded ministerial status, and serves a five-year term.
Secretary-General of ASEAN
This country was the first to join after the founding members, becoming a member on January 8, 1984.
Brunei Darussalam
One of ASEAN's primary goals is to accelerate this type of growth through joint endeavors.
Economic Growth
This community aims to create a common market and production base.
ASEAN Economic Community
Between 1993 and 2003, the average tariff under AFTA dropped from 12.76% to this percentage.
2.39%
This ministerial meeting, involving Foreign Ministers, is held on an annual basis.
ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
Laos and Myanmar both officially joined the association on this specific date.
July 23, 1997
ASEAN promotes regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of this international charter.
United Nations Charter
This community focuses on disadvantaged groups such as rural workers, women, and children.
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community
Adopted in 1997, this vision aimed at forging closer economic integration by a specific future year.
ASEAN Vision 2020
Supporting the ministerial bodies are 29 committees of senior officials and this many technical working groups.
122
Becoming a member in 1999, this was the last country listed to join the group.
Cambodia
This specific goal focuses on the improvement of "social progress" and this other type of development.
Cultural Development
Established in 1994, this forum (ARF) carries out the coordination of security and foreign policy.
ASEAN Regional Forum
Exports among ASEAN countries grew from $43.26 billion in 1993 to almost this amount by 1996.
$80 billion
Both the United States of America and the European Union are considered this type of "partner" to ASEAN.
Dialogue Partner