1. The procedure for application and admission to ASEAN shall be prescribed by the ASEAN Coordinating Council.
2. Admission shall be based on the following criteria :
(a) Location in the recognized geographical region of Southeast Asia;
(b) Recognition by all ASEAN Member states;
(c) Agreement to be bound and to abide by the Charter; and
(d) Ability and willingness to carry out the obligations of Membership
3. Admission shall be decided by consensus by the ASEAN Summit, upon the recommendation of the ASEAN Coordinating Council.
4. An applicant State shall be admitted to ASEAN upon signing an lnstrument of Accession to the Charter