8. Fundamental Principles
• Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty,
equality, territorial, integrity and national identity of all
nations;
• The right of every state to lead its national existence
free from external interference, subversion and
coercion;
• Non- interference in the internal affairs of one another;
• Settlement of difference or disputes by peaceful
manner;
• Renunciation of the threat or use of force; and
• Effective cooperation among themselves.
10. Aims and Purposes
• To speed up economic growth,
social progress, and cultural
development among its
members.
• Protection of the peace and
stability of the region.
• Provide opportunities for the
member countries to discuss
differences peacefully.
• Promote ASEAN identity.
• Preserve Southeast Asia as a
Nuclear Weapon- Free Zone and
free of all other weapons of mass
destruction
12. Economic Community
Create stable, prosperous and
highly competitive ASEAN
Economic Region in which there is
a free flow of goods, capital,
services and investment to reduce
poverty.
13. Political Security Community
Established a peace and
stable Southeast Asia where
its nation are at peace with
itself and conflict have been
eliminated, through abiding
law of justice and the rule of
law.
14. Socio- Cultural Community
Vibrant and open ASEAN societies.
Where people enjoy equitable access to
opportunities for total human
development regardless of gender,
religion, language or social and cultural
back ground.
15. Social Construction in Uniting
Multi-Cultural Society
The difficulty on how a multi-national
alliance can consolidate multi-cultural
societies becomes inherent in
establishing a unified regional identity.
16. Human Capital in Changing
Labor Market
Local labor force must be better
equipped with vital skills and
proficiency to compete with the labor
force of other ASEAN members.