Hanois Plan of Action in realisation of the ARF Vision Statement

Timeline November 2009: timeline and outline at the ISG November 2009 – February 2010: inputs from participants Late February 2010: First Draft distribution Late March 2010: First Draft Discussion Early May 2010: Second Draft Late May 2010: ARF SOM to review July 2010: ARF 17 to adopt the Plan of Action

Approaches Advoid Conceptual Debate Action-oriented paper Consultation and Cooperation

References ARF Vision Statement (2009) ARF Improving Working Method (2009) APSC Blueprint (2007) ARF Work Plans (DR, CTTC, PD, NPT&D) ARF Review Paper (2008) ARF Stocking Paper (2002) ARF Concept and Principles of PD(2001) ARF Concept Paper 1995

Suggested Outline I. Introduction II. Areas of Cooperation i. Disaster Relief ii. Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crimes iii. Maritime Security iv. Non proliferation and Disarmament v. Defence Dialogue III. Develop Preventive Diplomacy IV. Implementation and Review i. Institutional Arrangement and Funding