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ASEAN

American  
[ah-see-ahn, ah-zee‐] / ˈɑ siˌɑn, ˈɑ zi‐ /

noun

  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations.


ASEAN British  
/ ˈæsɪˌæn /

acronym

  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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Canada is exploring a free trade agreement with ASEAN.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2025

Indonesia’s strategic location also gives it geopolitical significance, and as a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, G20 and ASEAN, it plays a key role in regional and global affairs.

From Seattle Times Feb. 12, 2024

ASEAN, has been seeking to mediate an end to the violent conflict in Myanmar, which some members believe destabilizes the region.

From Seattle Times Jul. 25, 2023

Sasa said he could not confirm if the Bali meetings had taken place, but called for even deeper engagement with ASEAN.

From Reuters Jul. 12, 2023

In a statement Tuesday, however, Indonesia, which holds the rotating chair of ASEAN, said the exercise is now being planned for the waters of South Natuna, just outside the nine-dash line.

From Washington Times Jun. 20, 2023

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