12th Class Political Science Solved Paper - Political Science-2014 Delhi Set-I

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    What is meant by the ASEAN way? Mention any two of its objectives?

    Answer:

    The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 m Bangkok by the five original Member Countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalem joined on 8 January 1984, Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Laos and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999.
    Objectives
    The ASEAN Declaration stares that the aims and purposes of the Association are:
    (i) To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian nations.
    (ii) To promote regional peace and stability7 through abiding- respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter.


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