ASEAN Future Forum 2024

Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister participated in the First ASEAN Future Forum 2024 held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

 

About ASEAN Future Forum

• It is a platform for ASEAN and its partner countries to share new innovative ideas and policy recommendations.

• It was proposed by Vietnam at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in 2023.

• Theme: Toward fast and sustainable growth of a people-centred ASEAN Community.

• Founding members: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

• Current ASEAN members:  Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam.

 

Objective

• To be a platform for open and constructive discussions about the future of ASEAN.

• To focus on shaping a resilient, inclusive, and future-oriented ASEAN and its partner countries. 

• To promote sustainable growth, inclusivity, and self-reliance for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

• To explore innovative & practical ideas in promoting peace, security, and development.

• To promote intergovernmental cooperation and facilitate economic, political, security, military, educational, and sociocultural integration between its members and other countries in Asia.

 

Significance

• Critical questions about ASEAN’s future relevance and centrality are addressed through this forum.

• This involves effectively adapting to the changing regional and global environment while upholding core values and addressing the needs of its member states.