Timor-Leste Joins Asean
Asia's youngest country, Timor-Leste, has been admitted to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member.
According to President José Ramos-Horta, the real work begins now after accession. He stated:
The real hard work begins now.
The confirmation comes at the start of Asean's 47th summit in Kuala Lumpur. Key issues such as Myanmar's civil war and tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are expected to be discussed.
Author's summary: Timor-Leste joins Asean as 11th member.
- Timor-Leste is Asia's youngest country and one of its poorest.
- The country has become the 11th member of Asean.
- Key members of Asean include Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore.
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