{"id":769743,"date":"2025-07-05T15:05:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T09:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=769743"},"modified":"2025-07-05T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T11:15:08","slug":"asean-full-form-association-of-southeast-asian-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"ASEAN Full Form &#8211; Association of Southeast Asian Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#What_is_the_Full_Form_of_ASEAN\" title=\"What is the Full Form of ASEAN?\">What is the Full Form of ASEAN?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#Member_Nations_of_ASEAN\" title=\"Member Nations of ASEAN\">Member Nations of ASEAN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#ASEAN_Full_Form_-_Objectives\" title=\"ASEAN Full Form &#8211; Objectives\">ASEAN Full Form &#8211; Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#ASEAN_Full_Form_-_Principles\" title=\"ASEAN Full Form &#8211; Principles\">ASEAN Full Form &#8211; Principles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#How_ASEAN_Operates\" title=\"How ASEAN Operates?\">How ASEAN Operates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#Important_Milestones_of_ASEAN_Journey\" title=\"Important Milestones of ASEAN Journey\">Important Milestones of ASEAN Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#Importance_of_ASEAN_Charter\" title=\"Importance of ASEAN Charter\">Importance of ASEAN Charter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#ASEAN_Indian_Relationship\" title=\"ASEAN Indian Relationship\">ASEAN Indian Relationship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#Significance_of_ASEAN\" title=\"Significance of ASEAN\">Significance of ASEAN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#FAQs_on_ASEAN_Full_Form\" title=\"FAQs on ASEAN Full Form\">FAQs on ASEAN Full Form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#When_was_the_first_ASEAN_summit_held\" title=\"When was the first ASEAN summit held?\">When was the first ASEAN summit held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#What_is_the_core_aim_of_ASEAN\" title=\"What is the core aim of ASEAN?\">What is the core aim of ASEAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#How_is_the_chairperson_position_of_ASEAN_decided\" title=\"How is the chairperson position of ASEAN decided?\">How is the chairperson position of ASEAN decided?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#When_is_ASEAN_Day_celebrated\" title=\"When is ASEAN Day celebrated?\">When is ASEAN Day celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asean-full-form\/#What_do_the_main_colours_in_the_flag_of_ASEAN_signify\" title=\"What do the main colours in the flag of ASEAN signify?\">What do the main colours in the flag of ASEAN signify?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The <strong>ASEAN Full form<\/strong> is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization of global significance. A group of ten countries of Southeast Asia constitutes this body. The organization works toward maintaining social, political, and economic stability with mutual support and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>This article provides a detailed overview of ASEAN\u2019s objectives, functions, principles, and highlights the different aspects of ASEAN-India relationships, to keep you better informed and updated about its significance in the global scenario.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-769777\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ASEAN-Full-Form-copy.jpg\" alt=\"ASEAN Full Form\" width=\"1280\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ASEAN-Full-Form-copy.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ASEAN-Full-Form-copy-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ASEAN-Full-Form-copy-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ASEAN-Full-Form-copy-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ASEAN-Full-Form-copy-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Full_Form_of_ASEAN\"><\/span>What is the Full Form of ASEAN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>full form of ASEAN<\/strong> is \u2018Association of Southeast Asian Nations\u2019 where:<\/p>\n<p><strong>A<\/strong> stands of Association<\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong> stands for South<\/p>\n<p><strong>E<\/strong> stands for East<\/p>\n<p><strong>A<\/strong> stands for Asian<\/p>\n<p><strong>N<\/strong> stands for Nation<\/p>\n<p>ASEAN was formed on 8th August, 1967. There were five Southeast Asian countries as founding members. Later, another five countries joined between 1984 and 1999. The formation of this organization was marked by signing a treaty called the ASEAN declaration, also known as the Bangkok declaration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/aicte-full-form\/\">AICTE Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Member_Nations_of_ASEAN\"><\/span>Member Nations of ASEAN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASEAN consists of ten member countries as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indonesia (Founding member)<\/li>\n<li>Singapore (Founding member)<\/li>\n<li>Philippines (Founding member)<\/li>\n<li>Thailand (Founding member)<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia (Founding member)<\/li>\n<li>Brunei (Joined in 1984)<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam (Joined in 1995)<\/li>\n<li>Laos (Joined in 1997)<\/li>\n<li>Myanmar (Joined in 1997)<\/li>\n<li>Cambodia (Joined in 1999)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASEAN_Full_Form_-_Objectives\"><\/span>ASEAN Full Form &#8211; Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASEAN was formed with an aim to establish a community that works collaboratively to support economic and social development in the Southeast Asian region. The major objectives of ASEAN include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide mutual support in the social, cultural, economic, scientific, administrative, and technological aspects.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain mutually advantageous relationships with international and regional organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Work together to develop agriculture, industry, and commerce to improve the standards of people\u2019s life.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a peaceful environment in the Southeast Asian region through collaborative efforts.<\/li>\n<li>Adhere to a system that conforms to the United Nations Charter\u2019s rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ats-full-form\/\">ATS Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASEAN_Full_Form_-_Principles\"><\/span>ASEAN Full Form &#8211; Principles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the first ASEAN summit in 1976, a few principles of operation were outlined for the member countries. These are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All countries must rely on mutual independence, sovereignty, equality, integrity, and national identity.<\/li>\n<li>Every state can decide independently about foreign intervention or supervision.<\/li>\n<li>No interference is allowed in any nations\u2019 private affairs.<\/li>\n<li>Settlement of disputes peacefully with mutual consensus.<\/li>\n<li>No forceful intervention or giving threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_ASEAN_Operates\"><\/span>How ASEAN Operates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ASEAN follows a certain structure to perform its activities effectively and meet the objectives, as discussed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ASEAN Summit: <\/strong>ASEAN nations\u2019 political heads attend this summit to discuss policy matters and make decisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASEAN Ministerial Meetings:<\/strong> Foreign ministers of member countries conduct meetings to discuss political, economic, and social issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASEAN Secretariat: <\/strong>It is the central administrative body of ASEAN. It facilitates coordination among member countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASEAN Coordinating Council: <\/strong>Foreign ministers from member countries constitute this forum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Bodies: <\/strong>These bodies control different sectors and facilitate cooperation in specific areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASEAN Community Councils: <\/strong>ASEAN has three community councils that look after different aspects such as political security, economic status, and socio-cultural scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Milestones_of_ASEAN_Journey\"><\/span>Important Milestones of ASEAN Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The important milestones achieved in the journey of ASEAN since its establishment are given as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1976<\/strong>: Singing of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia<\/li>\n<li><strong>1995<\/strong>: Signing of treaty to refrain from acquiring or developing nuclear weapons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2008<\/strong>: Implementing ASEAN Charter that defines legal and institutional framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/asl-full-form\/\">ASL Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_ASEAN_Charter\"><\/span>Importance of ASEAN Charter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ASEAN charter is a document that clearly defines norms, rules and values of ASEAN. It also sets rules for accountability and compliance. The importance of ASEAN charter is summarised as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New legal status and responsibility<\/li>\n<li>New political commitment at higher level<\/li>\n<li>Formation of new ASEAN bodies<\/li>\n<li>More ASEAN meetings<\/li>\n<li>More involvement of ASEAN Foreign Ministers<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced role of the Secretary-General of ASEAN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASEAN_Indian_Relationship\"><\/span>ASEAN Indian Relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India\u2019s economic liberalization in the 1990s opened up new avenues for building relations with ASEAN. India started with its \u2018Look East Policy\u2019 to develop a strong and diverse partnership status with Southeast Asian countries. India has now moved a step ahead with a new approach of \u2018Act East Policy\u2019. It focuses on developing India\u2019s status as a dialogue and summit partner of ASEAN. India has taken some initiatives to expand relations with ASEAN member countries, which are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>India signed the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to strengthen relationships between ASEAN and India.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s foreign policy includes strategies that facilitate connections with ASEAN.<\/li>\n<li>India expressed its objectives to expand relationships with ASEAN nations through ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.<\/li>\n<li>India observed an increase in capital inflows in the form of FDI from ASEAN member countries.<\/li>\n<li>The ASEAN India-Commercial Council (AIBC) was formed in Kuala Lumpur in March 2003.<\/li>\n<li>Both India and ASEAN have agreed on discussion-based collaboration and summit-level engagement for a longer period.<\/li>\n<li>The ASEAN-India center was launched in 2013 to improve engagement and collaboration opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/als-full-form\/\">ALS Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_ASEAN\"><\/span>Significance of ASEAN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ASEAN plays a significant role in marinating peace and stability through cooperation, conflict handling, and strategy formulation. Here are some of the major contributions of ASEAN in promoting growth and trust building:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was formed to maintain a successful economic integration between nations.<\/li>\n<li>ASEAN provides a platform for communication, coordination, and engagement among member countries.<\/li>\n<li>The principle of non-interference and consensus decision-making builds a better bonding among member countries of ASEAN.<\/li>\n<li>ASEAN countries benefit from the exchange of diverse cultural heritage among member nations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>full form of ASEAN<\/strong> is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It is a unified platform formed by ten countries in Southeast Asia for addressing challenges with mutual support and collaboration. The aim is to maintain stability and harmony with focus on economic, social, cultural development. Understanding the full form of ASEAN and its functions makes us aware how it builds a mutually supportive and respectful environment among Southeast Asian nations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_ASEAN_Full_Form\"><\/span>FAQs on ASEAN Full Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_first_ASEAN_summit_held\"><\/span>When was the first ASEAN summit held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe first ASEAN summit was at Bali, Indonesia on 23-24 February, 1976. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_core_aim_of_ASEAN\"><\/span>What is the core aim of ASEAN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe core aim of ASEAN, as confirmed by the member countries in 1995, is \u2018cooperative peace and shared prosperity\u2019.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_chairperson_position_of_ASEAN_decided\"><\/span>How is the chairperson position of ASEAN decided?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe chairperson position of ASEAN changes annually. Each year, one of the member countries gets the chair. The prime minister of Malaysia is the present chairperson of ASEAN for 2025.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_ASEAN_Day_celebrated\"><\/span>When is ASEAN Day celebrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tASEAN Day is celebrated on 8th August.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_the_main_colours_in_the_flag_of_ASEAN_signify\"><\/span>What do the main colours in the flag of ASEAN signify?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe flag of ASEAN has red, blue, yellow, and white colors which represent the colours found in the national flags of member nations.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"When was the first ASEAN summit held?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The first ASEAN summit was at Bali, Indonesia on 23-24 February, 1976.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the core aim of ASEAN?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The core aim of ASEAN, as confirmed by the member countries in 1995, is \u2018cooperative peace and shared prosperity\u2019.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How is the chairperson position of ASEAN decided?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The chairperson position of ASEAN changes annually. 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