ASEAN

Nov. 12, 2018

The 33rd edition of the ASEAN Summit began in Singapore. Prime Minister of Singapore is the Chairman of the Summit, which will continue till 15th of November along with other related summits like East Asia Summit (EAS), RCEP and ASEAN plus summits.

About:

ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Objective:
- It is a political and economic union of 10 Asian countries aimed at promoting the economic growth, political stability of individual countries, and regional stability among its members.
- Apart from economic and political growth it also focuses on social progress, social-cultural evolution among member countries, and provision of mechanisms and strategies to resolve differences peacefully.
History:
- It was formed in 1967, by Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
- Membership has been extended to include Vietnam, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and Brunei.
Secretariat: Jakartaa, Indonesia.