Question

Write a paragraph on ASEAN.

Answer 1

ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Countries) was established on 8th August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Philippines.


In 1984 Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN followed by Vietnam in 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar in 1997 and Cambodia in 1999. It is a geo-political and economic organization of ten countries located in Southeast Asia.

The main objective of ASEAN is the acceleration of economic growth, social progress and cultural development of its members along with the promotion of regional peace.