Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia
Question:
Which country was the founder member of The ASEAN? 1. India 2. China 3. Russia 4. Indonesia
Options:
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer:
4
Explanation:
ASEAN was established in 1967 by five countries of this region — Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand — by signing the Bangkok Declaration. The objectives of ASEAN were primarily to accelerate economic growth and through that ‘social progress and cultural development’. A secondary objective was to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.