Singapore will offer tailored support to facilitate Timor-Leste's integration into ASEAN: PM Wong
Singapore will help Timor-Leste participate effectively in ASEAN meetings and boost its economy through regional agreements. These are part of a new initiative, which also includes courses on international trade law and postgraduate scholarships. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced this during the official visit of Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, who also called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Timor-Leste will join ASEAN as its 11th member in October. Aslam Shah reports.
Singapore will help Timor-Leste participate effectively in ASEAN meetings and boost its economy through regional agreements. These are part of a new initiative, which also includes courses on international trade law and postgraduate scholarships. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced this during the official visit of Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, who also called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Timor-Leste will join ASEAN as its 11th member in October. Aslam Shah reports.