Timor-Leste Joins Asean
Asia's youngest country, Timor-Leste, has been admitted to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), becoming its 11th member.
According to President José Ramos-Horta, the real work begins now after a long-awaited accession.
The real hard work begins now.
The confirmation of Timor-Leste's accession comes at the start of Asean's 47th summit in Kuala Lumpur.
- Myanmar's civil war
- Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia
are likely to overshadow the proceedings.
Author's summary: Timor-Leste joins Asean as 11th member.
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