The Declaration of ASEAN Concord II (Bali Concord II)
The Declaration ASEAN Concord II, adopted on October 7, 2003, in connection with the ninth ASEAN Summit held in Bali, displays the continuity in the development of collaboration within ASEAN. In its preamble part it is confirmed that the fundamental values and principles are still very much in evidence as displayed by the fact that it is stated that the member-states are: “Reaffirming the fundamental importance of
adhering to the principle of non-interference and consensus in ASEAN Cooperation”