In Thailand, February 27, 2009 started Summit Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reports BBC News. The CIS summit will counter the global financial and economic crisis, as well as reduced demand for exports of 10 countries - members of ASEAN.
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of countries - members of ASEAN was to be held in the middle of December 2008 in Thailand, but was postponed indefinitely because of the tense political situation in the country. In particular, 25 November, the opposition seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Sonchata Vongsavata, was captured by the main international airport in Thailand.
ASEAN was formed in August 1967, in Bangkok, when it was signed "Declaration of ASEAN." The organization carries out political, economic and cultural functions. Members of the Association are ten countries of Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
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