Understanding ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future

ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future is a long term framework for the regional grouping. It is also known as the Kuala Lumpur Declaration.

This long term framework is made up of six core documents:

ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045 — Resilient, Innovative, Dynamic and People-Centred
ASEAN Political-Security Community Strategic Plan
ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026–2030
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Strategic Plan
ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan

The Kuala Lumpur Declaration is a foundational diplomatic document signed during the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. It adopts the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 that sets the strategic direction for members of ASEAN for the next two decades.

It emphasises on the need for effective implementation, enhanced institutional capacity and deeper regional cooperation and reaffirms ASEAN’s commitment to unity, stability and sustainable development to position ASEAN as a future global leader.

In that sense ASEAN 2045 is a comprehensive strategic blueprint guiding the region’s growth and integration

Four key pillars of Asean Community Vision 2045 (ACV 2045)

Political security

Promoting peace, stability, and adherence to international law; enhancing Asean’s regional role; and safeguarding neutrality and security.

Economic

Positioning Asean as the world’s fourth-largest economy by advancing innovation, digital transformation, stronger supply chains and sustainable growth.

Socio-cultural

Fostering a cohesive and inclusive community grounded in shared identity, while championing health, social justice, gender equality, youth empowerment and cultural preservation.

Connectivity and institutional capacity

Boosting infrastructure and digital connectivity, strengthening urban resilience and enhancing Asean institutions for more effective governance.

New priorities in ACV 2045

Regional leadership in global affairs

Reinforcing Asean’s role in shaping regional and global discourse, upholding a rules-based international order, and strengthening Asean-led mechanisms such as the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.

Focus on digital and green economies

Accelerating the development of digital ecosystems, cybersecurity, advanced technologies, green growth and the blue economy.

Greater inclusivity

Ensuring stronger representation of women, youth and marginalised communities in policymaking and connectivity initiatives.

Sustainability and resilience

Placing climate action, environmental protection, pandemic preparedness and supply chain resilience at the heart of the agenda.