ASEAN celebrates 50th anniversary of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is marking 50 years since the establishment of its foundational peace deal — the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. Signed in 1976, the treaty enshrined key principles such as mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs and peaceful settlement of disputes. CNA's senior correspondent Leong Wai Kit explains how the treaty has served the region so far, and what’s at stake for the bloc going forward.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is marking 50 years since the establishment of its foundational peace deal — the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. Signed in 1976, the treaty enshrined key principles such as mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs and peaceful settlement of disputes. CNA's senior correspondent Leong Wai Kit explains how the treaty has served the region so far, and what’s at stake for the bloc going forward.
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