Indonesia, Timor Leste to Improve Economy in Border Areas

He said that he was pleased with the acceptance of Timor Leste as a member of ASEAN, following the results of the ASEAN Summit 2022 in Cambodia.

Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said she believes that Timor Leste's ASEAN membership could contribute to improving the stability and prosperity of the region.

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Earlier this month, Adaljiza joined the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) meeting in Jakarta on Feb. 3 as an observer.

However, the ACC still needs to discuss the further steps for Timor Leste to obtain full membership of the ASEAN after the country’s initial participation in the meeting.

Adaljiza had described joining the ASEAN as a very important moment in Timor Leste’s history.

Timor Leste supports ASEAN as a center for growth, under the theme of Indonesia's 2023 ASEAN chairmanship, she added.

In addition, she said that membership is important because no country is free from the problems and dynamics that occur at the regional level.

Source: State News Antara