The year 1988 - 1989 could be characterized as another period of follow-up actions to further promote and strengthen ASEAN cooperation in line with the directions and guidelines laid down by the Third Meeting of the ASEAN Heads of Government. ASEAN activities under the purview of various ASEAN Committees and their related organs have progressed smoothly and satisfactorily. The year under review also witnessed greater participation by the private sector in ASEAN cooperative endeavours. Significantly, a sense of fresh and positive outlook was injected into the various dialogue relationships so as to make the overall dialogue more dynamic and fruitful to all the parties concerned. Conscientious efforts were made to further enhance the efficacy and efficiency of ASEAN cooperation. Overall, ASEAN has satisfactorily maintained the impetus initiated by the Third Meeting of the ASEAN Heads of: Government by turning new ideas into concrete steps and also consolidating the existing cooperative measures.