asean secretariat 189d ago

Timor-Leste’s admission into ASEAN marks a historic milestone in our region’s shared journey. Following years of commitment, partnership, and dialogue, Timor-Leste now officially joins the ASEAN family, strengthening the bonds that unite our peoples and enriching the diversity of our community. As we continue to grow together, we celebrate the values that guided us here: cooperation, mutual respect, and a shared aspiration for peace and prosperity. To the people of Timor-Leste — welcome to the ASEAN Family. Together, we look forward to building a peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive future as one ASEAN Community. #TogetherAs11 #ASEANWelcomesTimorLeste