Which of the following statement is correct about ASEAN?

(A) The ASEAN security community was based on the principle that territorial disputes should escalate into armed confrontation.
(B) By 2003, ASEAN had several agreements with member states to uphold peace, neutrality, cooperation and non- interference.
(C) ASEAN is principally a social organisation.
(D) Its vision 2020 has defined an outward looking role for ASEAN in the international community.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (D) only

(A) The ASEAN security community was based on the principle that territorial disputes should escalate into armed confrontation. (Incorrect).  The ASEAN security community was based on the conviction that outstanding territorial disputes should not escalate into armed confrontation. 
(B) By 2003, ASEAN had several agreements with member states to uphold peace, neutrality, cooperation and non- interference. (Correct)
(C) ASEAN is principally a social organisation. (Incorrect). ASEAN was and still remains principally an economic association.
(D) Its vision 2020 has defined an outward looking role for ASEAN in the international community. (Correct)