What is the full form of ASEAN?

The full form of the ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Ten Southeast Asian nations are members of the regional intergovernmental organisation known as ASEAN, which promotes intergovernmental cooperation. Additionally, ASEAN is boosting cooperation between its members and other Asian countries in politics, economy, security, education, and military affairs.

ASEAN contacts often and frequently with nations outside of the Asia-Pacific area. Some people view ASEAN, a significant force in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as a global superpower, a key Asia-Pacific cooperative union, and a powerful and effective organisation. It runs a regional network of alliances and representatives of the conversation.

History of ASEAN

• Its five representative states founded ASEAN in Thailand, Bangkok, on 8 August 1967.
• On 7 January 1984, Brunei joined.
• On 28 July 1997, Vietnam entered in.
• On 30 April 1999, Cambodia stepped in.
• On 23 July 1997, Laos and Myanmar joined in.
• In 1976 the member nations signed the Amity and Cooperation Treaty to illustrate the sponsorship of solidarity building peace, friendship and cooperation.
• ASEAN Plus Three Forum, which included South Korea, China, & Japan, was established in 1997 to expand regional integration further.
• ASEAN has signed a trade-promoting free trade deal among its representatives.
• The member states also have agreed not to build nuclear weapons and prevent terrorism.
• The East Asia Summit was launched in 2005 to include Australia, India, Russia, New Zealand and the US.

Basic Principles of ASEAN

Below are the basic principles outlined in the TAC (Treaty of Amity and Cooperation) in Southeast Asia, which the ASEAN member states adopted in 1976.

• A basis for all member countries’ independence, equality, and territorial sovereignty
• A new Member state can live its national existence without interference from outside forces, revolt, or intervention.
• Not interfere with one another’s matters.
• Use cooperative methods to resolve disagreements or contradictions
• Encourage practical collaboration between the Member States and oppose the risk or the use of force.