Timor-Leste's Jose Ramos-Horta speaks to CNA about ASEAN entry, political stability, border issues
Timor-Leste's president Jose Ramos-Horta says his country will be ready to host its first ASEAN Summit in 2029. Mr Ramos-Horta spoke exclusively to CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail in Dili, as Timor-Leste prepares to be formally admitted into the regional grouping at next month’s meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The president added that as ASEAN’s newest member, Timor-Leste hopes to play a role in strengthening the bloc’s mechanisms, including conflict prevention.
Timor-Leste's president Jose Ramos-Horta says his country will be ready to host its first ASEAN Summit in 2029. Mr Ramos-Horta spoke exclusively to CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail in Dili, as Timor-Leste prepares to be formally admitted into the regional grouping at next month’s meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The president added that as ASEAN’s newest member, Timor-Leste hopes to play a role in strengthening the bloc’s mechanisms, including conflict prevention.