ASEAN Aims and Purposes

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1 Aims and Purposes (Bangkok Declaration 1967) To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours. To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law. The Journey to Building 1967 Bangkok Declaration 1997 Vision Bali Concord II 2007 Cebu Declaration 2015 Dec 31 st Realisation of the 1 Building Political-Security (APSC) : A people-oriented community Economic (AEC) Socio-Cultural (ASCC) Pillar 1 APSC Vision 2025 Our Political-Security by 2025 shall be a united, inclusive and resilient community. Our peoples shall live in a safe, harmonious and secure environment, embrace the values of tolerance and moderation as well as uphold fundamental principles, shared values and norms. shall remain cohesive, responsive and relevant in addressing challenges to regional peace and security as well as play a central role in shaping the evolving regional architecture, while deepening our engagement with external parties and contributing collectively to global peace, security and stability.. Narrowing the Development Gap (NDG) 3 4

2 Pillar 1 APSC Blueprint 2025 Examples of Work in APSC Rules-based, peopleoriented, people-centred A resilient in a peaceful, secure and stable region Implementation of APSC Blueprint 2025 Timor-Leste s Application for Membership South China Sea Centrality in a dynamic and outwardlooking region Strengthened institutional capacity and presence SEANWFZ Protocol Women & children: ACTIP & RPA Transnational crime & violent extremism: AMMTC 5 6 Pillar 1 : Thailand s role Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Human Rights Declaration Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Preventive Diplomacy TOM -NARCO (in Bangkok) Center of Military Medicine (in Bangkok) Non-Traditional Security Threats Pillar 2 AEC Vision 2025 Economic by 2025 shall be a highly integrated and cohesive economy, a competitive, innovative and dynamic, a resilient, inclusive and people-oriented, peoplecentred, enhanced connectivity and sectoral cooperation, and a global. 8

3 Highly integrated and cohesive economy Pillar 2 AEC Blueprint 2025 Resilient, inclusive, people-oriented and people-centred Competitive, innovative and dynamic Global Enhanced connectivity and sectoral cooperation Tariffs near zero Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS) Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) Movement of professionals Trade facilitation Stock Exchanges 9 10 Competition policy and law Consumer protection laws International IP protocols Business Incubator Network Highway Network Single Shipping Market Power Grid SME Guidebook Initiative for Integration (IAI) Trans- Gas Pipeline Principles for PPP Frameworks Open Skies Policy Framework for Equitable Economic Development Telecommunication infrastructure 11 Equitable Development Monitor Report 12

4 Entry Into Force Size of Market Size of Economy ($) Total Trade ($) B 2.57 T 608 B ACFTA (China) B T B AKFTA (Korea) B 3.98 T B AJCEP (Japan) B 7.17 T B AANZFTA (Aus-Nzl) B 4.22 T 81.1 B AIFTA (India) B 4.63 T 67.7 B AHKFTA (Hong Kong) Jul 2014 * B 2.89 T 99.4 B RCEP May 2013 * B T 1,484 B * Commencement of Negotiations If were a single country, it would already be the seventhlargest economy in the world, with a combined GDP of $2.4 trillion in It is projected to rank as the fourth-largest economy by McKinsey & Co. May Pillar 2 : Thailand s role Free Trade Area (AFTA) Connectivity Energy Security Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralism (CMIM) Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Pillar 3 ASCC Vision 2025 Our Socio-Cultural by 2025 shall be one that engages and benefits the peoples, and is inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and dynamic. 16

5 Human Development Social Welfare & Protection Pillar 3 ASCC Blueprint 2025 Environmental Sustainability Social Justice & Rights Building Identity Narrowing the Development Gap 1. Heightened commitments Declaration on Non-communicable Diseases in Declaration on Elimination of Violence Against Women and Elimination of Violence Against Children in Joint Statement on Climate Change to the 21 st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN s Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) Development of instruments for the protection and promotion of the rights of migrant workers Quick, tangible action Humanitarian assistance through the Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre) Regional Plan of Action on Elimination of Violence Against Women Regional Plan of Action on Elimination of Violence Against Children Post-2015 Health Development Agenda Promotion of Healthcare Cultivation of Leadership for Youths Regional Plans of Action Pillar 3 : Thailand s role Establishment of the Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) University Network (AUN) and Studies Cooperation on Disaster Management Establishment of Thailand s Cultural Centre in Bangkok 19

6 Benefits of engaging with Opportunities from the 3 rd largest consumer market in the world (measured by population). Opportunities from a population of 622 million, 53% of which are below 30 years old. Opportunities from a highly connected region, conducive to trade and investment. Opportunities from a vibrant economy (GDP growth projected at 4.9% in 2015 and 5.3% in 2016). Opportunities from rich cultural diversity. Regional partner in the promotion of peace and security, SDGs, and in addressing transnational threats and challenges Thank you. 22