Malaysia strongly advocates Timor-Leste’s Asean membership

Ramos-Horta met with the Secretary General of ASEAN and the Prime Minister of Malaysia to discuss the accession of Timor-Leste. He affirms that “everything is ready for the country to join the organization”.

Malaysia strongly advocates Timor-Leste’s Asean membership

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 27 — Malaysia, as Asean chair in 2025, is strongly advocating for the accession of Timor-Leste into the bloc, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. He said Malaysia has played a crucial role in including several other Asean member states into this regional bloc. “This year, once again, we are prepared to take on a leading role in facilitating Timor-Leste’s application as the 11…