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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN):-
It is a political and economic organization aimed primarily at promoting economic growth and regional stability among its members.
It was founded in 1967 by the five South-East Asian nations of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Brunei Darussalam joined in 1984, Vietnam in 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999, making up to ten Member States of ASEAN.
Current members:
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
ASEAN Plus Three:
It is a forum that functions as a coordinator of co-operation between the ASEAN and the three East Asian nations of China, South Korea, and Japan.
ASEAN Plus Six:
The group includes ASEAN Plus Three as well as India, Australia, and New Zealand.
ASEAN Summit:
It is the highest policy-making body in ASEAN comprising the Head of States or Government of ASEAN Member States.
Summit is held twice annually.
The First ASEAN Summit was held in Bali, Indonesia in 1976.
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