Setting New Standards

Develop an agreed mechanism

• Provide a platform for member-states to work together to help a member-country in addressing internal problems with clear external implications

Principle non-interference + respect for national sovereignty

• To advance the development of ASEAN Security Community

Develop a set of socio-political values, principles

• Nurturing common values
• Help to govern member states' internal & external conduct
• Sharing information on issues of common concern such as environmental degradation & maritime security