Establishment of ASEAN Community

In 2003, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to establish an ASEAN Community. This decision was made during the 9th ASEAN Summit in Bali, Indonesia. The idea behind the establishment of an ASEAN Community was to create a regional community that would promote economic, social, and cultural integration among the member states.

Three Pillars of ASEAN Community

The ASEAN Community is based on three pillars:
1. The ASEAN Political-Security Community
2. The ASEAN Economic Community
3. The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

Each of these pillars is intended to promote cooperation and integration among the member states in different areas. The ASEAN Political-Security Community is designed to promote peace, stability, and security in the region. The ASEAN Economic Community aims to create a single market and production base among the member states. The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community aims to foster closer ties among the people of ASEAN through greater social and cultural integration.

Timeline of Establishing the ASEAN Community

- In 2007, the ASEAN Charter was signed, providing a legal framework for the establishment of the ASEAN Community
- In 2008, the ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on the ASEAN Community's Roadmap was adopted, which provided a timeline and specific measures for achieving the community's goals
- In 2015, the ASEAN Community was officially launched
- Since then, the ASEAN Community has continued to work towards its goals, with member states cooperating in various ways to promote integration and cooperation

Conclusion

The establishment of the ASEAN Community in 2003 was a significant milestone in the history of ASEAN. It represented a commitment by the member states to work together towards greater cooperation and integration, and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. The three pillars of the ASEAN Community provide a framework for achieving these goals, and the ASEAN Community continues to work towards them today.