ASEAN Secretariat

The ASEAN Secretariat is the administrative body that supports the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is a regional group of ten Southeast Asian countries. Established in 1976, its headquarters is in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Secretariat facilitates cooperation and coordination among member states on economic, political, and cultural issues, helps implement ASEAN agreements, and organizes meetings. Essentially, it serves as the backbone of ASEAN, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.