Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Organization Name
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Description
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten countries of Southeast Asia, promoting intergovernmental cooperation and facilitating economic, political, security, military, educational, and socio-cultural integration.
Key Facts
- Founded: 8 August 1967 (Bangkok Declaration)
- Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia (ASEAN Secretariat established 1976)
- Members (10): Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
- Secretary-General: Dr. Kao Kim Hourn (Cambodia), 15th Secretary-General, since 1 January 2023
- ASEAN Charter: Came into force 15 December 2008
- Combined GDP: Approximately $3.6 trillion (3rd largest in Asia)
- Three pillars: ASEAN Political-Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community
- Headquarters
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Founded Year
- 1967
- Current Head/SG
- Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
- Category
- Regional