Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union (APPU)
Union de parlementaires de l'Asie et du Pacifique
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Founded
1965 Tokyo Japan
History
1965, Tokyo (Japan), on the initiative of parliamentarians from 5 Asian nations: Republic of China (Taiwan), Japan, Republic of Korea, Philippines and Thailand, as Asian Parliamentarians' Union (APU) -- Union parlementaire d'Asie. Present name adopted 9 Oct 1980.
Aims
Achieve and preserve freedom and democracy, so as to secure enduring peace and prosperity in Asia and the Pacific; strengthen mutual understanding and unity of all nations and peoples in Asia and the Pacific; promote economic cooperation and exchanges of culture and technology so as to enhance common welfare on a humanitarian basis; discuss all matters affecting peace and security in Asia and the Pacific and carry out decisions that may be agreed upon; respect principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, and principles of non-interference in the international affairs of other countries.
Events
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General Assembly (annual); Council; Central Secretariat.
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UIA Org ID
XD0088
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