The four big Pacific powers, US, Japan, China and Soviet Union are all in the midst of basic change.
The 17th AMM in July 1984, Jakarta adopted most of the recommendations of the Task Force wich was established in July 1982 to undertake a comprehensive review and appraisal of ASEAN cooperation. The adopted recomendations, which are being implemented, would guide ASEAN in promoting greater regional stability and closer cooperation among ASEAN countries.
Sejak tahun 1999, telah melaksanakan otonomi yang dari tahun ketahun makin bertambah baik. Tekad kita untuk melaksanakan otonomi daerah, adalah bercermin dari pengalaman menjalankan roda pemerintahan dimasa lalu, yang kita nilai bersifat sentralistik
ASEAN continued to adopt a joint stand and comon approach on international economic issues.