Perhimpunan Bangsa-Bangsa Asia Tenggara

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic union of ten Southeast Asian nations, founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok. It is one of the most successful regional organizations in the developing world, promoting economic growth, political stability, and cultural exchange.

Detail	Information
Founded	8 August 1967
Founding Members	Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Current Members	10 (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)
Secretariat	Jakarta, Indonesia
Motto	”One Vision, One Identity, One Community”
Key Principle	ASEAN Way (consensus, non-interference)

Founding

ASEAN was founded in 1967 as a regional bloc to promote stability and cooperation in the wake of regional conflicts and the Cold War. The founding members sought to build trust and reduce tensions.

The ASEAN Way

ASEAN’s decision-making process is based on consensus and non-interference in members’ internal affairs. This approach, known as the “ASEAN Way,” reflects the region’s cultural values and its history of colonial rule and conflict.

Expansion

ASEAN has expanded to include Brunei (1984), Vietnam (1995), Laos and Myanmar (1997), and Cambodia (1999). The bloc has also engaged with partners through mechanisms like the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA).

Challenges

ASEAN faces challenges including:

Political differences among members
Human rights concerns in some member states
Economic disparities
The South China Sea disputes

ASEAN Today

Today, ASEAN is a major player in regional and global affairs, promoting dialogue and cooperation.

ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration by five nations—Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. This founding moment marked the birth of the most successful regional organization in the developing world. 东盟于1967年8月8日在曼谷成立，五国签署了《东盟宣言》。这一成立时刻标志着发展中国家最成功的区域组织的诞生。 ASEAN didirikan pada 8 Agustus 1967 di Bangkok, dengan penandatanganan Deklarasi ASEAN oleh lima negara. Momen pendirian ini menandai kelahiran organisasi regional paling sukses di dunia berkembang.

中文 (ZH)

东南亚国家联盟（东盟）是东南亚十国的政治和经济联盟，成立于1967年8月8日在曼谷。它是发展中国家最成功的区域组织之一，促进经济增长、政治稳定和文化交流。东盟的决策基于协商一致和不干涉各成员国内部事务的原则——被称为“东盟方式”。东盟今天在区域和全球事务中是一个重要角色。

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