In relation to conflict prevention the following measures are outlined: strengthening confidence building measures including working towards convening an annual “ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM)”, strengthening preventive measures, strengthening the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in support of the ASC, enhancing cooperation on non-traditional security issues, strengthening “efforts in maintaining respect for territorial integrity sovereignty and unity of member countries”, and, strengthening co-operation to address “threats and challenges” posed by separatism (ASEAN Security Annex).
In relation to conflict resolution the first measure relates to the strengthening disputes settlement mechanisms by:
a. The use of existing modes of pacific settlement of disputes such as negotiations and
consultations, good offices, conciliation and mediation by all ASEAN Member Countries, or use
of the High Council of the TAC as a preferred option; and
b. If the High Council so requires, it may establish on an ad hoc basis an Experts Advisory
Committee (EAC) or an Eminent Persons Group (EPG), which may extend assistance to the High
Council to provide advice or counsel on the settlement of disputes upon request, in accordance
with the Rules of Procedure of the High Council of TAC (ASEAN Security Annex).