Asean Quotes

The prosperity of ASEAN accords with the interests of China. - Zeng Qinghong

The economic crisis has impoverished ASEAN economies and undermined national stability. - Mahathir Mohamad

So we will do our part to work together with our Indonesian counterparts to try and control this problem. I think more importantly, ASEAN should come together and see this as an ASEAN challenge so that we can tackle this as quickly as possible. - Yaacob Ibrahim

My own perception is that there are two tiers of countries, one, the original ASEAN, and then the new members. The new members are in various stages of development. - Sellapan Ramanathan

Indonesia must take a more active role in pushing for the establishment of democracy in Southeast Asia, particularly in ASEAN member countries. - Djoko Susilo

In the 21st century, the challenge confronting Japan and ASEAN will be even more swift and momentous. - Junichiro Koizumi

I'll decide not to enter, because I didn't die by not joining ASEAN before. - Hun Sen

From China's point of view, there is a political agenda -- to get the ASEAN members to work more closely together. - Zhang Xizhen