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The Asia Council is an international organization established to foster regional integration, peace, security and economic prosperity, covering the continent of Asia.

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FOUR KEY MANDATES OF THE ASIA COUNCIL

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TO PROMOTE INTEGRATION

To promote integration - socio-cultural, security, economic and political, covering the continent of Asia.

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TO UPHOLD PEACE AND SECURITY

To uphold peace and security in the whole of Asia.

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TO BOOST ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

To boost economic prosperity and wellbeing in the continent of Asia.

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TO STRIVE FOR A RULE-BASED WORLD ORDER

To strive for a rule-based world order on principles of sovereign equality of nations.

ASIA COUNCIL FORUMS

THREE PRINCIPAL ORGANS OF THE ASIA COUNCIL

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COMMITTEE OF LEADERS

The Committee of Leaders is the principal consultative and deliberative organ of the Asia Council. The committee is composed of leaders representing 48 countries of Asia.

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ASIA COUNCIL PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY

The Asia Council Parliamentary Assembly is the largest consultative organ of the council, represented by parliamentarians from 48 countries of Asia.

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ASIA COUNCIL SECRETARIAT

Led by the Secretary-General, the Asia Council secretariat is the administrative nerve-centre of the Asia Council, controlling all administrative & functional units.

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ASIAN REVIEW

ASIA COUNCIL REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS