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ASEAN-U.S. Eminent Persons Group Summary

Core Content

The ASEAN-U.S. Eminent Persons Group (EPG) was established to evaluate the past 35 years of ASEAN-U.S. dialogue relations and to propose ways to deepen and widen cooperation between the two entities. The goal is to elevate the ASEAN-U.S. relationship to a strategic partnership by 2015, with key recommendations to be submitted to the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders' Meeting in November 2012 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The recommendations are structured around three main pillars of cooperation: Political-Security, Economic, and Socio-Cultural. Each pillar outlines specific initiatives aimed at strengthening ties, promoting mutual interests, and enhancing regional stability and prosperity.

Main Recommendations

Political-Security

Institutionalize the ASEAN-U.S. Summit: Transition from a Leaders' Meeting to a regular Summit, held in ASEAN territory, with special exceptions for commemorative events.
Support ASEAN Centrality: Emphasize ASEAN's role as the central institution in regional security and stability, with U.S. support for this principle.
Develop a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea: Call for a COC based on international law (e.g., UNCLOS and TAC) to manage disputes and ensure peace and stability in the region.
U.S. Ratification of UNCLOS: Encourage the U.S. Senate to ratify the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to enhance U.S. credibility in the Asia-Pacific region.
Enhance Maritime Cooperation: Strengthen collaboration on maritime security, safety, and search and rescue operations through capacity building, information sharing, and technology cooperation.
Expand Security Cooperation: Align with existing frameworks like the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM+), increasing ASEAN officers' participation in U.S. military education and expanding joint exercises.
Commission a Study on Political-Security Relations: Conduct a study in 2020 to define a vision for the ASEAN-U.S. relationship, focusing on political and security ties.
Encourage Track 2 Dialogue: Promote a regular exchange of ideas through think tanks, with annual reports for the Summit.
Develop a Joint Vision on Nuclear Disarmament: Support the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty and promote technical cooperation to maintain the region as free from nuclear and mass destruction weapons.
Strengthen ASEAN Secretariat: Commit to enhancing the Secretariat's capacity to facilitate cooperation and coordinate with external partners.
Broaden Cooperation on Transnational Crimes: Focus on counter-terrorism, human trafficking, drug smuggling, cybercrime, and other related issues.
Expand HADR Cooperation: Increase joint activities under the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) and support the AHA Centre.

Economic

Double ASEAN-U.S. Trade in 5 Years: Set a target to increase trade by doubling within five years and increase investment by three times.
Announce ASEAN-U.S. Economic Partnership Initiative (EPI): Commit to working toward high-standard trade and investment, including the negotiation of a Trade Facilitation Agreement, Bilateral Investment Treaty, and ICT principles agreement.
Support ASEAN Members Joining APEC: Encourage Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar to join APEC if accepted, to enhance regional economic integration.
Institutionalize ASEAN-U.S. Business Summit: Create a regular Business Summit with CEO delegations, led by the ASEAN-U.S. Business Council and private sector.
Establish a U.S. Taskforce on Connectivity: Coordinate with the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Connectivity (ACCC) to support the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) and promote infrastructure development.
Launch a Local Level Engagement Plan: Explore ways to increase awareness of ASEAN's economic importance in the U.S. through local-level engagement.
Facilitate Investment and Job Creation: Promote a conducive business environment, standardize tools and resources for investment, and establish "One-Stop-Shop" centers.
Focus on SMEs: Prioritize support for small and medium enterprises to enhance economic development.
Launch Trade and Environment Dialogue: Improve cooperation on trade facilitation, digital economy development, and environmental issues.
Deepen Cooperation in Energy and Food Security: Focus on alternative energy, green technologies, and mechanisms for technology transfer.

Socio-Cultural

Double Student Exchanges by 2015: Increase the number of ASEAN and U.S. students studying in each other's countries.
Announce Integration and Training Initiative: Train over 10,000 officials and leaders from less-developed ASEAN countries to narrow development disparities.
Simplify Visa Procedures: Launch a visa initiative to ease travel for students and business executives.
Establish Young Leaders' Forum (YLF): Create a forum for young leaders aged 25–45 from both regions to address youth issues and share best practices.
Launch Education Initiative: Promote school-to-school and student mentoring programs to increase educational exchanges.
Promote Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Encourage exchange programs, educational efforts, and mentoring for women, and share best practices.
Launch ASEAN-U.S. Youth Games: Organize sports events featuring both modern and traditional games to foster youth interaction and cooperation.
Create ASEAN-U.S. Center in Washington D.C.: Establish a center for tourism, investment, cultural cooperation, and education.
Develop Health Initiative: Promote cooperation in health science, technology, and disease prevention through partnerships with NGOs, health organizations, and the private sector.

Key Information

The EPG emphasizes ASEAN centrality and the strategic partnership goal, aiming to strengthen ASEAN's role in regional affairs.
Recommendations are designed to be attainable and near-term, with a focus on institutionalization, capacity building, and public-private collaboration.
The ASEAN-U.S. Summit and Business Summit are proposed as key platforms for high-level engagement.
Maritime security, disaster management, trade facilitation, and youth engagement are highlighted as critical areas for cooperation.
The U.S. ratification of UNCLOS is seen as essential for regional credibility and legal cooperation.
The ASEAN-U.S. Health Initiative and Education Initiative aim to enhance people-to-people ties and long-term development.