These were the key outcomes of the 19^th ASEAN-Republic of Korean Dialogue held in Bali last week. According to a new release from the ASEAN Secretariat, substantive progress has been made in cooperation projects under the current Plan of Action (2011-2015) in areas such as food, agriculture and forestry, infrastructure development, science and technology, health and assisting ASEAN to narrow the development gap. A new Plan of Action is being developed for the period 2016-2020 which will provide a comprehensive framework and practical measures to further strengthen the mutually beneficial cooperation. Both sides emphasized the importance of ensuring peace and stability in the East Sea, including the maintenance of maritime security, freedom of navigation and freedom of over-flight which is a vital regional interest.