Provides an overview of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including perinent activities and documents. Provides the ASEAN document Series from 1967 to the present and links to other sites.

The aims and purposes of the Association are:

1. to accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian nations, and
2. to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter.