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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Timor-Leste's Accession As A Permanent ASEAN Member Draws Closer
SEREMBAN, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste's permanent membership in ASEAN is now at the documentation stage, ahead of its official admission as a full member during the ASEAN Summit scheduled for October. 'At the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October, there will be a ceremony to welcome Timor-Leste as a permanent member of ASEAN. Right now, it is only at the documentation stage,' Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan told reporters today. 'Most of ASEAN's requirements have already been fulfilled by Timor-Leste. We decided that they should first be admitted as a permanent member, after which ASEAN will assist them in completing the remaining documentation process,' he said after officiating the women, youth, and puteri UMNO Rembau division meetings here today. bootstrap slideshow ASEAN reaffirmed its commitment to admitting Timor-Leste as the 11th member at the 47th ASEAN Summit in October, in line with the decision made at the 46th Summit. In the Joint Communique issued following the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 9, ministers expressed their commitment to supporting Timor-Leste in expediting its early accession to key ASEAN economic agreements to facilitate its full integration into the regional bloc. 'We look forward to Timor-Leste fulfilling its roles and obligations as an incoming member state and its commitment to upholding ASEAN's fundamental principles,' it read. Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia's youngest nation, applied for ASEAN membership in 2011, nine years after gaining independence on May 20, 2002. Although the process has been lengthy and challenging, Dili has demonstrated strong commitment in meeting the bloc's stringent membership criteria. In February, Malaysia announced a contribution of US$200,000 to the ASEAN Secretariat's Timor-Leste Unit in Jakarta to help expedite the membership process.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Timor-Leste nears permanent ASEAN membership ahead of October summit
SEREMBAN: Timor-Leste's permanent membership in ASEAN is now in the documentation phase before its formal admission at the October summit. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan confirmed the progress during a press briefing today. 'At the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October, there will be a ceremony to welcome Timor-Leste as a permanent member of ASEAN. Right now, it is only at the documentation stage,' he said. He added that Timor-Leste has met most of ASEAN's membership requirements. 'We decided that they should first be admitted as a permanent member, after which ASEAN will assist them in completing the remaining documentation process,' he explained. Mohamad spoke after officiating UMNO Rembau's women, youth, and puteri division meetings. ASEAN reaffirmed its commitment to Timor-Leste's inclusion as the 11th member at the 47th ASEAN Summit in October. The decision aligns with the outcome of the 46th ASEAN Summit. A Joint Communique from the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 9 highlighted support for Timor-Leste's early accession to key economic agreements. 'We look forward to Timor-Leste fulfilling its roles and obligations as an incoming member state and its commitment to upholding ASEAN's fundamental principles,' the statement read. Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia's youngest nation, applied for ASEAN membership in 2011. The country gained independence on May 20, 2002, after years of struggle. Despite delays, Dili has shown strong commitment to meeting ASEAN's membership criteria. In February, Malaysia contributed US$200,000 to the ASEAN Secretariat's Timor-Leste Unit in Jakarta. The funds aim to accelerate the membership process. Malaysia has also provided technical training through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). To date, 319 Timor-Leste officials have received training in various fields under the programme. - Bernama
