We, the Quantity Surveyors and Cost Engineers from the Member Countries of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) realising that close cooperation among ourselves from the Asia Pacific Region would help promote our missions stated in Article 1 below and the following additional aspirations to:

1. Further develop and foster a global community of leaders in the Profession.

2. Foster global cooperation in area of significance for global policy for the Profession.

3. Shape the agenda for a global forum in terms of economic trends, climate change, energy and water management.

4. Provide a platform underpinned by knowledge and technology to ensure the achievement of excellence in terms of service delivery, competence and education.