Recalling the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) on 24 February 1976 in Bali, Indonesia and the subsequent Protocols amending the TAC;

Noting that there are presently ten High Contracting Parties in Southeast Asia, and twenty-two High Contracting Parties from outside Southeast Asia;

Recognising the positive contributions of the TAC to promoting peace and stability in the region over the past 40 years, and which continue to be an important foundation for the development of an inclusive, rules-based, people-oriented, people-centred ASEAN Community and to the promotion of ASEAN centrality;

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