Reaffirming Principles

Bali Concord II (2003) reaffirms basic principles & policies on ASEAN's approach to regional security:

• Respect sovereignty of all nations
• Rejection of use of threat/force as a resolution
• Non-interference in countries' internal affairs
• Peaceful settlement of disputes
• Other principles embodied in: TAC & ZOPFAN

Other principles & policies:

• Nuclear weapon-free Southeast Asia
• Comprehensive nature of security
• Consensus-based decision making
• Primary role of ARF (with ASEAN as driving force): Enhance political & security cooperation in Asia-Pacific