Timor-Leste set to join Asean by year-end, Malaysia leads charge

[New Straits Times] - 02/24/2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste could become a full member of Asean by the regional bloc’s second summit in October or November this year. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd



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