The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that it had signed a document to join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. This was stated during the ministerial meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), held in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, according to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan, stated that the Kingdom is keen to expand frameworks of cooperation between the Kingdom and the ASEAN countries in various fields, and concerning issues of mutual interest.
Bin Farhan highlighted the importance of the Treaty in the field of cooperation in Southeast Asia, particularly as it aligns with the principles of the United Nations Charter. He pointed out that close relations with the member states of the Treaty will contribute to achieving the aspirations of all countries towards sustainable development goals, enhancing joint work, and creating new development and economic opportunities for all.
The ASEAN is a political and economic union of 10 member countries in Southeast Asia, aiming to enhance international governmental cooperation and facilitate economic, political, security, military, educational, social, and cultural integration among its members and countries in the Asia and Pacific region.
The Association includes 10 countries: Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos.
