ASEAN External Relations Coordinatorship
ASEAN Charter article 42 regarding Dialogue Coordinator states:
- Member States, acting as Country Coordinators, shall take turns to take overall responsibility in coordinating and promoting the interests of ASEAN in its relations with the relevant Dialogue Partners, regional and international organisations and institutions.
- In relations with the external partners, the Country Coordinators shall, inter alia:
- represent ASEAN and enhance relations on the basis of mutual respect and equality, in conformity with ASEAN’s principles;
- co-chair relevant meetings between ASEAN and external partners; and
- be supported by the relevant ASEAN Committees in Third Countries and International Organisations.
