To build, in a participatory and consensual manner, an area of ​​deep integration to progressively advance towards the free movement of goods, services, capital and people; 

To promote greater growth, development and competitiveness of the Parties’ economies, with a view to achieving greater well-being, overcoming socio-economic inequality and the social inclusion of their inhabitants; and to become a platform for political articulation, economic and commercial integration, and projection to the world, with special emphasis on Asia Pacific.