The Declaration of ASEAN Concord relates to the member-states of ASEAN. The Declaration of ASEAN Concord contains both general principles relating to the overall goals of the Association and principles relating to the specific goal of managing disputes and expanding co-operation among the member-states. One of the stated overall objectives is the ambition to establish a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) in South-East Asia. Emphasis is also put on the respect for the principles of “self-determination, sovereign equality and non-interference in the internal affairs of nations”