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On 8 August 1967, five leaders signed a document that established the Association of Southeast Asian ______.
On 8 August 1967, five leaders signed a document that established the Association of Southeast Asian ______.
Nations
The document signed by the Foreign Ministers is known as the ASEAN ______.
The document signed by the Foreign Ministers is known as the ASEAN ______.
Declaration
The five founding Foreign Ministers hailed from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, ______, and Thailand.
The five founding Foreign Ministers hailed from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, ______, and Thailand.
Singapore
The aims of ASEAN include cooperation in economic, social, cultural, technical, educational, and other ______ fields.
The aims of ASEAN include cooperation in economic, social, cultural, technical, educational, and other ______ fields.
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ASEAN was created to promote regional peace and stability through respect for ______ and the rule of law.
ASEAN was created to promote regional peace and stability through respect for ______ and the rule of law.
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Thanat Khoman is associated with the founding moment of ASEAN and represented ______.
Thanat Khoman is associated with the founding moment of ASEAN and represented ______.
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The founders believed that without regional cooperation, the future of Southeast Asia would remain ______.
The founders believed that without regional cooperation, the future of Southeast Asia would remain ______.
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ASEAN aims to secure the blessings of peace, freedom, and ______ for its peoples.
ASEAN aims to secure the blessings of peace, freedom, and ______ for its peoples.
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Malik asked for time to talk with his government and also to normalize relations with ______ now that the confrontation was over.
Malik asked for time to talk with his government and also to normalize relations with ______ now that the confrontation was over.
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The Thai Foreign Office prepared a draft charter of the new ______.
The Thai Foreign Office prepared a draft charter of the new ______.
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The five Foreign Ministers spent four days in a beach resort in ______, a coastal town less than a hundred kilometers southeast of Bangkok.
The five Foreign Ministers spent four days in a beach resort in ______, a coastal town less than a hundred kilometers southeast of Bangkok.
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The informal negotiations were delightfully referred to as '______ diplomacy.'
The informal negotiations were delightfully referred to as '______ diplomacy.'
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Narciso Ramos was a one-time journalist and long-time ______ who contributed significantly to the Philippine foreign affairs.
Narciso Ramos was a one-time journalist and long-time ______ who contributed significantly to the Philippine foreign affairs.
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The signing of the ASEAN Declaration is sometimes referred to as the ______ Declaration.
The signing of the ASEAN Declaration is sometimes referred to as the ______ Declaration.
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Narciso Ramos's only son, the future President Fidel V. Ramos, was serving with the Philippine Civic Action Group in embattled ______.
Narciso Ramos's only son, the future President Fidel V. Ramos, was serving with the Philippine Civic Action Group in embattled ______.
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The difficulties faced during negotiations meant that the foundations of ASEAN had been ______ laid.
The difficulties faced during negotiations meant that the foundations of ASEAN had been ______ laid.
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Study Notes
Founding of ASEAN
- ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was established on August 8, 1967.
- Five foreign ministers signed the ASEAN Declaration in Bangkok, Thailand: Adam Malik (Indonesia), Narciso R. Ramos (Philippines), Tun Abdul Razak (Malaysia), S. Rajaratnam (Singapore), and Thanat Khoman (Thailand).
- These ministers are recognized as the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, considered one of the most successful intergovernmental organizations in the developing world.
- The ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) was a short document with five articles.
- It established an association for regional cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
- Its aims included cooperation in various fields (economic, social, cultural, technical, educational) and promotion of regional peace and stability through respect for justice, rule of law, and the UN Charter.
- ASEAN was open to any Southeast Asian country subscribing to its aims and principles.
- The declaration expressed the collective will of Southeast Asian nations to achieve peace, freedom, and prosperity for their people.
Origins and Negotiations
- Regional cooperation arose from the need for reconciliation between Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia who had disputes. Thailand played a crucial role in fostering the reconciliation.
- Thanat Khoman (Thailand) initiated the idea of regional cooperation with Adam Malik (Indonesia).
- Thailand prepared a draft charter, then invited Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and later Singapore to negotiations in Bangkok.
- Negotiations took place at a beach resort in Bang Saen, Thailand. Diplomacy was described as "sports-shirt diplomacy," reflecting a relaxed informal style.
- Negotiators had diverse perspectives, but resolved differences with goodwill and humor.
- Discussions took place on the golf course and during informal discussions.
Importance of the Event
- The document was signed after negotiations, a process that required patience and understanding from the foreign ministers.
- The process was described as taxing but laid a solid foundation for ASEAN.
- The ceremony was witnessed by diplomats, officials, and the media.
- Narciso Ramos (Philippines), the first to speak, praised the goodwill and efforts of all parties involved and highlighted the establishment of a strong foundation for ASEAN.
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Explore the origins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), established on August 8, 1967, by five founding ministers. This quiz highlights the aims of the ASEAN Declaration and its significance for regional cooperation and peace. Test your knowledge on this pivotal intergovernmental organization in Southeast Asia.
