In the APSC Blueprint, conflict orevention is intended to be bought to fruition though: strengthening confidence building measures between - and in relation to - ASEAN member state; promoting greater transparency and understanding of defence policies and security perceptions; building up the necessary institutional framework to strengthen the ARF process in support of the APSC; strengthening efforts in maintaining respect for territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity of ASEAN member state; and promoting the development of norms that enhance ASEAN defence and security cooperation.