The ASEAN Flag was adopted by the First Meeting of the 27th ASEAN Standing Committee held at Bangkok in November 1993 as a symbol of ASEAN cooperation and solidarity in promoting the common aspirations of Member Countries for peace and prosperity in the region.

The ASEAN flag has the ASEAN emblem in the centre which is set against a light blue background depicting peace and harmony. The ASEAN emblem colours of brown, yellow and dark blue symbolize strength and stability, prosperity and friendship which form the foundations of ASEAN solidarity, harmony and cooperation.