ASEAN : Challenges and

opportunities of being in the middle of great and

emerging powers. MAEBEL LEONG SAI FONG

February 17, 2011

INTRODUCTIONASEAN : The Overview

MAIN DISCUSSION Challenges & Opportunities

CONCLUSION

“ The Association represents the collective will of the nations of South-East Asia to bind themselves together in friendship and cooperation and, through joint efforts and sacrifices, secure for their peoples and for posterity the blessings of peace, freedom and prosperity”

The ASEAN Declaration( 8 August 1967)

“ United by a common desire and collective will to live in a region of lasting peace, security and stability, sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress, and to promote our vital interests, ideals and aspirations”

The ASEAN Charter( 20 November 2007 )

Full Implementation of AFTA

Identifying new areas of co-operations

The Relevancy of The “ASEAN Way”

ASEAN Dialogue Partners

Regional Grouping

Recognition by World Leaders

“ Japan and ASEAN enjoy a strong relationship. I call for Japan and ASEAN to renew their determination to be a pillar of stability and prosperity for the entire region. As a "sincere partner", I will promote cooperation with ASEAN under the spirit of "act together and advance together" so that Japan and ASEAN will continue to be the driving force in providing stability and extending prosperity in the Asian region. ”

- Junichiro Koizumi, Ex-Prime Minister of Japan, ASEAN-Japan Investment-Business Alliance Seminar (AJBIS), Dec 10, 2003

“ China and ASEAN nations are close neighbors. They share challenges and opportunities. This closeness will imply that they should cooperate more deeply and thoroughly, in search of a way out in financial crisis and a bright future for them all.” - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, 12th ASEAN Summit, Oct 25 2009, Thailand

"We need partnerships with Asian nations to meet the challenges of our growing economy, preventing proliferation and addressing climate change. As president I have therefore made it clear that the U.S. intends to play a leadership role in Asia. So we have strengthened old alliances, we have deepened new partnerships, as we are doing with China, and we have re-engaged with regional organizations, including ASEAN,"

- President Barack Obama, New York, 24 September 2010

Challenges & Opportunities will certainly be beneficial to ASEAN