Aware of the importance of involving ASEAN Member Countries as well as all relevant governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in these efforts; and
Stressing the importance of financial and technical support and assistance from the international community in helping countries in ASEAN to build resources, expertise and capacity to address illegal exploitation and trade in wild fauna and flora;
Aware of the importance of sharing information and technical expertise within ASEAN with a view to increasing the capacity of ASEAN as a whole;