The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic organization formed in 1967 by countries in Southeast Asia. Its 10 member countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Its purpose is to accelerate economic growth and social progress while protecting the regional peace and stability.

ASEAN promotes regional cooperation through regional security, social-cultural integration, and economic integration. Member countries of ASEAN have been able to maintain peace in the region through the “ASEAN Way” featuring non-interference, informality, minimal institutionalization, consultation and consensus, non-use of force and non-confrontation have constituted. visit this site