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New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Mohamad: Asean supportive, but Timor-Leste must show commitment
KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste must work "doubly hard" to secure full membership in Asean, including adopting the necessary guidelines related to Asean legal instruments under the Asean Foreign Ministers' (AFM) framework. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that while the economic bloc is keen to assist Timor-Leste, the country must also demonstrate its own commitment. "We will do our best to facilitate Timor-Leste's accession, because the majority of us (in Asean) want to see the country as part of the family. Now, Timor-Leste must work hard to fulfil and comply with the instruments (under the AFM framework), and we will try our best to assist them," he said. Mohamad said Malaysia, as Asean Chairman, has proposed that Timor-Leste be admitted into the economic bloc as its newest member this year, despite the country not yet having fulfilled all 84 of the bloc's legal instruments. He said Malaysia sees it as important for Timor-Leste to become part of the Asean family, and that the country should be given several years to meet all the legal instruments required for full compliance. "There are still many legal instruments that Timor-Leste must adopt, and from what we have seen, the number has been reduced from 84 to 66 — most of which fall under the purview of the Asean Economic Community Council. "At the same time, we are also exploring proposals that, if full compliance is not yet possible, Timor-Leste could be allowed to join first with a timeline set to fulfil the remaining conditions later," he said. He also said Asean will now begin undertaking their respective domestic legal procedures with the aim of finalising Timor-Leste's accession process by the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in October 2025. This, he said, follows the adoption of the Addendum to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty and its deposit with Thailand as the Depositary State. Meanwhile, asked about claims that the Philippines was blocking Timor-Leste's accession to Asean, Mohamad briefly said such claims were merely rumours. "Do not listen to rumours — there is no truth to it."
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Adopt Draft Addendum To SEANWFZ To Facilitate Timor-Leste's Membership
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (right) shakes hands with with his counterpart from Timor-Leste, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, ahead of their bilateral meeting at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Foreign Ministers have considered and adopted the draft Addendum to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ), signifying another concrete step in Timor-Leste's path towards full membership in the regional bloc. According to Wisma Putra, the decision was made during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) chaired by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, here today, ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit. The ministry said the draft addendum, which had been finalised by the SEANWFZ Executive Committee during its meeting on April 29, 2025, provides the legal basis to enable ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste to undertake the necessary domestic procedures for accession. 'Its adoption marks a significant step forward in Timor-Leste's integration into ASEAN's political and security frameworks,' it said in a statement after the AMM. The meeting also adopted the Guidelines to Facilitate Timor-Leste's Accession to ASEAN Legal Instruments and Agreements, marking continued progress towards the country's full membership in the regional bloc. Timor-Leste was granted observer status in ASEAN in 2022 following the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh and has since been taking part in meetings and capacity-building programmes in preparation for full membership. Wisma Putra stated that during the meeting, foreign ministers of ASEAN and Timor-Leste also reaffirmed their collective commitment to regional peace, stability, and prosperity in the face of intensifying geopolitical and economic challenges. 'The discussions centred on strengthening ASEAN's strategic autonomy, advancing the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, and enhancing the region's capacity to play a proactive and constructive role in regional and global affairs,' it said. The 46th ASEAN Summit and its related meetings, which are being held under Malaysia's 2025 chairmanship themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', are expected to address a wide range of pressing regional and international issues, with the ongoing crisis in Myanmar remaining a key point of concern for ASEAN member states. This year marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing the regional bloc, having previously held the ASEAN chairmanship in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. In addition to the ASEAN-level meetings, two important inter-regional summits – the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit – will also take place on May 26 and 27, signalling the growing engagement between Southeast Asia and its strategic partners in the Gulf and China. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatv , @bernamaradio Twitter : @ , @BernamaTV , @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatvofficial , @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
BusinessToday
30-04-2025
- Politics
- BusinessToday
ASEAN Senior Officials Meetings Reiterate Bloc's Stand For A Nuclear Weapon Free Region
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a series of significant ASEAN Senior Officials' Meetings (SOM) and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring Malaysia's active role in fostering regional cooperation and integration. The agenda comprised of three crucial senior official-level gatherings: the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting, the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ ExCom), and the 18th ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group on Timor-Leste's Application for ASEAN Membership (ACCWG-TL). Discussions at the ASEAN SOM Meeting centered on strengthening ASEAN Community building, with a key focus on the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, slated for adoption at the 46th ASEAN Summit on 26 May 2025. The SOM also commended the High-Level Task Force for their successful development and finalisation of this crucial vision and its supporting strategic plans across political security, economic, socio-cultural, and connectivity domains. Progress on the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's Full Membership in ASEAN, applications from external parties to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and ASEAN's external relations were also key topics of deliberation. As for the SEANWFZ ExCom meeting, it concentrated on ASEAN's ongoing efforts to promote global disarmament and non-proliferation. A significant focus remained on achieving the long-held objective of securing the accession of Nuclear Weapon States to the SEANWFZ Protocol, a move that would bolster the Treaty's legal standing and reinforce ASEAN's leadership in advocating for a nuclear-weapon-free region. While the ACCWG-TL meeting addressed ASEAN's continued commitment to advancing Timor-Leste's full membership in the regional bloc. Discussions involved a review of the progress in implementing the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's accession, strengthening capacity-building initiatives for Timor-Leste officials, and the establishment of the Timor-Leste Unit within the ASEAN Secretariat. Malaysia reiterated its dedication to collaborating closely with ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste to expedite the accession process, fostering greater regional unity and integration. In a statement released following the meetings, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that all discussions were driven by a commitment to ensuring comprehensive and forward-looking approaches for a more prosperous, peaceful, and secure ASEAN region, reflecting the bloc's collaborative spirit in addressing shared interests. Related
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN SOM talks Vision 2045, Timor-Leste entry, nuke-free zone
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hosted the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) and Related Meetings on Tuesday (April 29) in Kuala Lumpur, according to the country's Foreign Ministry. Three senior official-level meetings were convened, namely the ASEAN SOM, Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ ExCom), and the 18th ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group on Timor-Leste's Application for ASEAN Membership (ACCWG-TL). The meetings were chaired by the secretary-general of the Foreign Ministry, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, in his capacity as the SOM Leader of Malaysia. 'As a regional bloc that maintains collaboration on shared interests, all discussions at the ASEAN SOM meetings were centred on ensuring comprehensive and forward-looking approaches for a more prosperous, peaceful and secure ASEAN region. 'The SOM Meeting discussed ASEAN's efforts towards strengthening ASEAN Community building, including the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, scheduled to be adopted at the 46th ASEAN Summit on May 26, 2025,' said the ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, in a statement on Tuesday. In this connection, Wisma Putra stated that the SOM congratulated and expressed appreciation to the High-Level Task Force for completing the task of developing and finalising the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, as well as supporting strategic plans in the areas of political security, economy, social culture, and connectivity. The meeting also discussed the progress in implementing the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's full membership in ASEAN, the application of external parties to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and ASEAN's external relations. The ACCWG-TL focused on ASEAN's continued efforts to advance Timor-Leste's full membership in ASEAN. The discussions reviewed the progress in implementing the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's accession, strengthened capacity-building initiatives for Timor-Leste officials, and the establishment of the Timor-Leste Unit within the ASEAN Secretariat. 'Malaysia remained dedicated to working closely with ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste to further advance the accession process in fostering regional unity and integration,' said Wisma Putra. Meanwhile, the SOM and SEANWFZ ExCom meetings involved the participation of SOM leaders from ASEAN Member States. The SEANWFZ ExCom meeting focused on ASEAN's continued efforts to advance global disarmament and non-proliferation, including the longstanding goal of securing the accession of Nuclear-Weapon States to the SEANWFZ Protocol, thereby strengthening both the Treaty's legal standing and ASEAN's leadership in promoting a nuclear-weapon-free region.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN SOM discusses Community Vision 2045, Timor-Leste membership & nuclear free zone
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hosted the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) and Related Meetings on Tuesday (April 29) in Kuala Lumpur, according to the country's Foreign Ministry. Three senior official-level meetings were convened, namely the ASEAN SOM, Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ ExCom), and the 18th ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group on Timor-Leste's Application for ASEAN Membership (ACCWG-TL). The meetings were chaired by the secretary-general of the Foreign Ministry, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, in his capacity as the SOM Leader of Malaysia. 'As a regional bloc that maintains collaboration on shared interests, all discussions at the ASEAN SOM meetings were centred on ensuring comprehensive and forward-looking approaches for a more prosperous, peaceful and secure ASEAN region. 'The SOM Meeting discussed ASEAN's efforts towards strengthening ASEAN Community building, including the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, scheduled to be adopted at the 46th ASEAN Summit on May 26, 2025,' said the ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, in a statement on Tuesday. In this connection, Wisma Putra stated that the SOM congratulated and expressed appreciation to the High-Level Task Force for completing the task of developing and finalising the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, as well as supporting strategic plans in the areas of political security, economy, social culture, and connectivity. The meeting also discussed the progress in implementing the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's full membership in ASEAN, the application of external parties to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and ASEAN's external relations. The ACCWG-TL focused on ASEAN's continued efforts to advance Timor-Leste's full membership in ASEAN. The discussions reviewed the progress in implementing the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's accession, strengthened capacity-building initiatives for Timor-Leste officials, and the establishment of the Timor-Leste Unit within the ASEAN Secretariat. 'Malaysia remained dedicated to working closely with ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste to further advance the accession process in fostering regional unity and integration,' said Wisma Putra. Meanwhile, the SOM and SEANWFZ ExCom meetings involved the participation of SOM leaders from ASEAN Member States. The SEANWFZ ExCom meeting focused on ASEAN's continued efforts to advance global disarmament and non-proliferation, including the longstanding goal of securing the accession of Nuclear-Weapon States to the SEANWFZ Protocol, thereby strengthening both the Treaty's legal standing and ASEAN's leadership in promoting a nuclear-weapon-free region.
