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Guidelines On The Use of The ASEAN Flag

The document provides guidelines for the use of the ASEAN flag, including specifications of the flag, appropriate displays of the flag, and procedures for disposal. It details when and how the ASEAN flag should be used by ASEAN member states, institutions, and during meetings and mourning periods.

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Guidelines On The Use of The ASEAN Flag

The document provides guidelines for the use of the ASEAN flag, including specifications of the flag, appropriate displays of the flag, and procedures for disposal. It details when and how the ASEAN flag should be used by ASEAN member states, institutions, and during meetings and mourning periods.

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GUIDELINES ON

THE USE OF THE ASEAN FLAG


1. The ASEAN Flag is a symbol of Member States unity and support for the
principles and endeavours of ASEAN and is a means to promote greater
ASEAN awareness and solidarity.
2. The ASEAN Flag represents a stable, peaceful, united and dynamic ASEAN.
The colours of the Flag blue, red, white and yellow represent the main
colours of the flags of all the ASEAN Member States.
3. The blue represents peace and stability. Red depicts courage and dynamism,
white shows purity and yellow symbolises prosperity.
4. The stalks of padi in the centre of the Emblem represent the dream of
ASEAN's Founding Fathers for an ASEAN comprising all the countries in
Southeast Asia, bound together in friendship and solidarity.
5. The circle represents the unity of ASEAN.

6. The ASEAN Flag is the reserved copyright of ASEAN.


7. The specifications of the ASEAN Flag are annexed.

A. Dignity of the ASEAN Flag


8. The ASEAN Flag shall be treated with respect and shall not be subjected to
any indignity.

B. Use of the ASEAN Flag


B.1. Use of the ASEAN Flag by ASEAN Member States
9. ASEAN Member States shall use the ASEAN Flag in the manner specified
under these guidelines that include the following:
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a. The ASEAN Flag shall be displayed at all ASEAN National Secretariats.


b. The ASEAN Flag shall be displayed on a permanent basis at Diplomatic
and Consular Missions of ASEAN Member States alongside the national
flag. The ASEAN Flag shall be displayed by the ASEAN Member States in
third countries which are recognised by all ASEAN Member States.
c. The ASEAN Flag shall be displayed alongside the national flag in the
following manner:
Diagram 1: Outdoor Flags

Diagram 2: Venue Flags


(Outdoor/Indoor)

d. The ASEAN Flag shall be displayed during ASEAN meetings, ASEAN Day
Celebrations, ceremonies and functions held in Member States.
e. The display of the ASEAN Flag shall be in accordance with national laws
and regulations of the respective countries and the provisions under these
Guidelines.
B.2. Use of the ASEAN Flag by the ASEAN Secretariat
10. The ASEAN Secretariat shall use the ASEAN Flag in the manner specified
under these guidelines that include the following:
a. Display at the Secretariat buildings and residence of the SecretaryGeneral;
b. During ASEAN meetings;
c. On the official vehicle of the Secretary-General of ASEAN during official
functions; and
d. During ASEAN Day celebrations, official functions, ceremonies,
exhibitions, gatherings or any other occasions organised by the ASEAN
Secretariat in its effort to promote the interest of ASEAN.

B.3. Use of the ASEAN Flag by ASEAN Committees in Third Countries


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11. ASEAN Committees in Third Countries shall also display the ASEAN Flag
during ASEAN Day celebrations, official functions, ceremonies, exhibitions,
gatherings or any other occasions in its effort to promote the interest of
ASEAN.

B.4. Use of the ASEAN Flag by ASEAN institutions


12. ASEAN institutions shall display the ASEAN Flag at their premises as well as
during ASEAN meetings, ASEAN Day celebrations, official functions,
ceremonies, exhibitions, gatherings or any other occasions in its effort to
promote the interest of ASEAN.

B.5. Use of the ASEAN Flag by Countries, International Organisations and


Entities Associated with ASEAN
13. Countries which have relations with ASEAN, International Organisations
which work closely with ASEAN and entities associated with ASEAN may
display the ASEAN Flag in support of activities related to ASEAN.

B.6. Use of the ASEAN Flag in Mourning


14. Upon the passing of a Head of State or Government of a Member State, the
ASEAN Flag will be flown at half-mast at the ASEAN Secretariat building and
other ASEAN institutional buildings for an official mourning period. The
ASEAN Flag may also be flown at half-mast in special circumstances,
including natural calamities in ASEAN Member States, upon the approval of
all ASEAN Member States.
15. Member States will decide if the ASEAN Flag should be flown at half-mast in
their respective countries as well as the period of mourning.

C. Position of ASEAN Flag in the Flag Arrangements for ASEAN Meetings


16. The ASEAN outdoor/venue and room flag shall be displayed together with the
flags of ASEAN Member States in alphabetical order, based on the names of
Member States, starting from Brunei Darussalam on the extreme left and with
the ASEAN Flag always on the extreme right after the national flag of Viet
Nam, in the following manner:

17. When placed with the flag of a Dialogue Partner, the ASEAN Flag along with
the flags of ASEAN Member States shall be displayed in the following
manner:

18. The ASEAN table flag shall be displayed at the left side of the name plaque of
the ASEAN Secretariat, in the following manner:

D. Disposal of Worn Flag


19. When the ASEAN Flag has become worn or torn or frayed, it shall not be
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displayed, and shall be properly disposed of.

E. Approval of and Amendments to the Guidelines


20. The Guidelines shall be approved by the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC).
21. Any Member State may propose amendments to the Guidelines, which shall
be submitted to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) for its
consideration and agreed upon by consensus. The agreed amendments shall
be submitted to the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) for notation, and
thereafter come into immediate effect.

____________________

ANNEX

A.

Specifications

1.

The specifications of Pantone Colour for the colours of the ASEAN Flag
are:
Background :
Outer Ring

Circular Area :
Rice Stalks :

B.

Pantone 19-4053
TC/Pantone Blue 286
Pantone 11-4202
TC/Plain White
Pantone 18-1655
TC/Pantone Red 032
Pantone 13-0758
TC/Pantone Process Yellow

Design of the ASEAN Flag

2.
The ASEAN Flag comes in four versions, namely, the Table Flag, Room
Flag, Car Flag, and Outdoor/ Venue Flag. While the colour specifications are the
same for all versions, the measurements and materials used differ.

B.1. Table Flag

Measurement and Material:


Size
: 10 cm x 15 cm
Emblem Diameter : 6 cm
Material
: Polyester Nylon
Process Technique : Screen Printing; Sewing
Finishing
: Double stitch on sides

B.2. Room Flag

Measurement and Material:


Size
: 100 cm x 150 cm
Emblem Diameter : 60 cm
Material
: Polyester Nylon
Process Technique : Screen Printing; Sewing
Finishing
: Double stitch on sides

B.3. Car Flag

Measurement and Material:


Size
: 20 cm x 30 cm
Emblem Diameter : 12 cm
Material
: Polyester Nylon
Process Technique : Screen Printing; Sewing
Finishing
: Double stitch on sides

B.4. Outdoor/Venue Flag

Measurement and Material:


Size
: 200 cm x 300 cm
Emblem Diameter : 120 cm
Material
: Polyester Nylon
Process Technique : Screen Printing; Sewing
Finishing
: Double stitch on sides

____________________

Note:
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The Guidelines were adopted at the 8 Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC), Jakarta, 6 May
2011.

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