CHAPTER VI IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES

ARTICLE 17
IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES OF ASEAN

1. ASEAN shall enjoy in the territories of the Member States such
immunities and privileges as are necessary for the fulfilment of its
purposes.

 2. The immunities and privileges shall be laid down in separate

agreements between ASEAN and the host Member State.

ARTICLE 18
IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF ASEAN AND STAFF OF THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT

1. The Secretary-General of ASEAN and staff of the ASEAN
Secretariat participating in official ASEAN activities or representing
ASEAN in the Member States shall enjoy such immunities and
privileges as are necessary for the independent exercise of their
functions.
2. The immunities and privileges under this Article shall be laid
down in a separate ASEAN agreement.

ARTICLE 19
IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE PERMANENT
REPRESENTATIVES AND OFFICIALS ON ASEAN DUTIES

1. The Permanent Representatives of the Member States to
ASEAN and officials of the Member States participating in official
ASEAN activities or representing ASEAN in the Member States shall
enjoy such immunities and privileges as are necessary for the exercise
of their functions.
2. The immunities and privileges of the Permanent Representatives
and officials on ASEAN duties shall be governed by the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or in accordance with the national law of the ASEAN Member State

concerned.