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What is ASEAN ?             The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was officially formed on 8th August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand. The organisation came into existence with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration, also known as the Bangkok Declaration. The original member states or the founding fathers of  ASEAN were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, Brunei Darussalam became a member on 7th January 1984, followed by  Viet Nam on 28th July 1995,  Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23rd July 1997, and  Cambodia on 30th April 1999.  Together, these ten countries constitute the current membership of ASEAN. ASEAN Countries Indonesia Brunei Malaysia Vietnam Philippines Laos Singapore Myanmar Thailand Cambodia           The primary objective of ASEAN is to foster political and social stability within the Asia-Pacific region, especially in the aftermath of colonial rule. By promoting cooperation and understanding among its member states, ASEAN seeks to maintain peace

   The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) stands as a pivotal regional multilateral organisation, fostering collaboration and development among its member nations. With a geographical span that includes the Bay of Bengal's littoral and adjacent regions, BIMSTEC unifies seven South Asian and Southeast Asian countries, Bangladesh Bhutan India Nepal Sri Lanka Myanmar, and Thailand.      This unique regional unity connects the diverse ecologies of the Great Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal, creating a platform for collective progress and prosperity. BIMSTEC's core objectives encompass the facilitation of rapid economic growth, the acceleration of social progress, and the promotion of cooperation on matters of mutual interest.      With a combined population of 1.73 billion people and a substantial gross domestic product of US$4.4 trillion, BIMSTEC has emerged as a prominent force in South Asia, gaining prominence and recognitio