ASEAN
Definition
Acronym for 'Association of Southeast Asian Nations'; an international geopolitcal and economic organization established in 1967, structurally consisting of ten member states from the region (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). Its primary purpose is to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development, as well as to maintain regional peace and stability through respect for justice and the rule of law.
Bilingual Equivalents
- ASEAN
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariant uppercase acronym, structurally functioning as a proper modifier or collective noun. |
| Formation | Acronym formed from the initial components of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations framework. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæziæn] |
| Source | Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law and Diplomatic Handbooks |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Liderii statelor membre s-au reunit la summitul anual pentru a discuta integrarea economică extinsă în cadrul ASEAN.
EN: The leaders of the member states gathered at the annual summit to discuss extended economic integration within ASEAN.
RO: Un nou acord comercial de liber schimb a fost semnat între Uniunea Europeană și comunitatea regională ASEAN.
EN: A new free trade agreement was signed between the European Union and the ASEAN regional community.
RO: Poziția strategică a blocului ASEAN joacă un rol crucial în echilibrul geopolitic global actual dintre marile puteri.
EN: The strategic position of the ASEAN bloc plays a crucial role in the current global geopolitical balance among major powers.
Idioms & Phrases
Summitul ASEAN / ASEAN Summit
RO: Reuniune diplomatică oficială la nivel înalt unde șefii de stat din țările membre stabilesc direcțiile politice și economice.
EN: An official high-level diplomatic meeting where heads of state from member countries establish political and economic directions.
Zonă de liber schimb ASEAN / ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
RO: Acord economic structural regional menit să reducă tarifele vamale și să stimuleze fluxul de mărfuri intra-comunitare.
EN: A regional structural economic agreement designed to reduce customs tariffs and boost the flow of intra-community goods.
Carta ASEAN / ASEAN Charter
RO: Constituția sau documentul juridic fundamental care oferă personalitate juridică organizației și definește normele sale interne.
EN: The constitution or fundamental legal document that provides legal personality to the organization and defines its internal norms.
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