The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an intergovernmental forum of the eleven states of Southeast Asia, established on August 8, 1967 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. It focuses on Southeast Asian economic development, peaceful coexistence and adherence to international norms, and it operates by consensus and respect for national sovereignty, meaning the organization as a whole cannot compel a member state to change its domestic laws. As of the 2023 estimate its members held a combined population of about 683 million, and Timor-Leste became its newest member on October 26, 2025.
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ASEAN itself was created on 8 August 1967, when the foreign ministers of five countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, signed the ASEAN Declaration
Wikipedia ASEAN article, Diplomacy section
All Southeast Asian countries, many great powers, and international organisations have dedicated diplomatic presence near ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta
Associated With: Comparative Advantage, Wikipedia ASEAN article, ASEAN Economic Community section
The AEC aims to 'implement economic integration initiatives' to create a single market for member states.
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN, ) is an intergovernmental forum of all 11 states in Southeast Asia.
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