Timorese Prime Minister affirms that joining ASEAN allows a “people-centered” approach

“Transformation has been achieved by building trust between ASEAN countries and promoting stability, unity and peace in our region, forming a united community,” says Xanana.

“Timor-Leste aspires, above all, to be part of the ASEAN people-centered approach. An approach that allows for broad public participation and ownership of ASEAN issues, that increases wealth per capita, that improves life expectancy and outcomes in health and education, lifting millions of people out of poverty,” said Xanana Gusmão. The Timorese chief executive was speaking at the opening of a seminar that brought together, in Dili, several expe…