Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary Centres of power
Question:
When was the 'ASEAN' established? (1) 1966 (2) 1967 (3) 1969 (4) 1977
Options:
1
2
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4
Correct Answer:
2
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.
