Question

Which of the following are the objectives of the ASEAN community?

1. Territorial disputes should not escalate into armed confrontations.
2. To accelerate economic growth through social progress and cultural development.
3. To establish a dispute settlement mechanism to resolve economic disputes.
4. To create Free Trade Areas for investments, labour, and services.

Options

• i, ii, iv

• ii, iv

• i, ii, iii, iv

• i, iii, iv

Answer 1

i, ii, iii, iv

Explanation:

The ASEAN community's goals are as follows:

1. Territorial disputes should not escalate into armed confrontations.
2. To accelerate economic growth through social progress and cultural development.
3. To promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
4. To establish a dispute settlement mechanism to resolve economic disputes.
5. To create Free Trade Areas for investments, labour, and services.