At the 15th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, ASEAN leaders eyes intra-regional connectivity wanting to enhance both in terms of transportation and communication.
ASEAN has the potential to become the transportation, information and communication technology and the tourism hub of the region.
Intra-regional connectivity will benefit all ASEAN member states through enhanced trade, investment, tourism and development.
The concept will complement regional efforts to make ASEAN Community by 2015 a reality by fostering a sense of shared cultural and historical linkages.
Noting the importance of the Internet in business, education, and development, the leaders agreed that it is also crucial to complete the ASEAN ICT Masterplan in 2010 to enhance intra-regional information and communications technology linkages.
They also concluded that they must seek the support of their dialogue partners notably China, Japan, and South Korea, establish the necessary fund. (PIA)
