Overview ASEAN Member Countries possess an immense and colourful cultural diversity while at the same time share a common historical thread. The grouping underscores a shared heritage and builds upon a sense of community among the ten nations.
Understanding ASEAN-COCI The ASEAN Committee for Culture and Information or ASEAN COCI was set up in October 1978.  Its aim is to promote effective cooperation in the fields of culture and information for the purpose of enhancing mutual understanding and solidarity among the peoples of ASEAN as well as in furthering regional development.
How the ASEAN-COCI Works The ASEAN-COCI has two sub-committees, one dealing with culture and the other with information.  These sub-committees plan, implement and monitor projects approved and funded by the ASEAN-COCI.
Press Releases and Statements - Nanning Co-Chairs' Statement for the Meeting of China-ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information Nanning, Guangxi, China, 16 October 2008. - Press Release - Second Best of ASEAN Performing Arts: Tapestry of Thai Beauty and Grace, Jakarta, 8 August 2008.
Agreements - Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Member Countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and  theGovernment of the People's Republic of China on Cultural Cooperation. (2005)
Plans - Strategic Review of the ASEAN-COCI Work Programme, June 2005.
Speeches Remarks by Dr Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General of ASEAN at the Second Best of ASEAN Performing Arts "Tapestry of Thai Beauty and Grace", Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Indonesia, 8 August 2008 Speech by the Minister of Culture of Myanmar, H.E. Major-General Khin Aung Myint at the opening ceremony of 43rd ASEAN-COCI Meeting, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, 1 July 2008
Last Headlines 6th ASEAN Senior Officials on Culture and Arts (SOMCA) Meeting, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, 2 July 2008 43rd ASEAN-COCI Meeting, Nay Pyi Taw, 1-2 July 2008
ASEAN National Museums The National Museum of Malaysia The National Museum of Indonesia The National Museum of Cambodia
Pictures Second Best of ASEAN Performing Arts, Jakarta, Indonesia, 8 August 2008 3rd ASEAN COCI Meeting, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, 1-2 July 2008: - 1st day: Arrival at the Nay Pyi Taw Airport, Opening Ceremony and the Delegates, - Plenary Meeting, - SCC Meeting, - SCI Meeting First Best of ASEAN Performing Arts, Jakarta, Indonesia, 6-7 May 2008