Founding of ASEAN

Date: August 8, 1967 • Location: Kabupaten Sinjai, Indonesia

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is an intergovernmental forum of all 11 states in Southeast Asia. ASEAN primarily focuses on Southeast Asian economic development, peaceful coexistence and adherence to international norms. ASEAN operates on the principle of consensus and respecting national sovereignty, meaning that ASEAN as a whole cannot force another member state to change its domestic laws.