INSPIRED by and united under one vision, One identity and One Caring and Sharing Community;
UNITED by a common desire and collective will to live in a region of lasting peace, security and stability, sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress, and to promote our vital interests, ideals and aspirations;
RESPECTING the fundamental importance of amity and cooperation, and the principles of sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, non-interference, consensus and unity in diversity;
ADHERING to the principles of democracy, the rule of law and good governance, respect for and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms;