The country’s admission caps off a 14-year journey toward accession, but also presents new challenges for the Southeast Asian bloc.

Leste, officially became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday, fulfilling a vision that dates back nearly five decades. The milestone marks a

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Timor-Leste has officially joined ASEAN as its 11th member state – an achievement more than a decade in the making. The moment marks both a diplomatic triumph and a new chapter for the young nation forged from decades of struggle.

K UALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The 47th Asean Summit opened with history in the making, as Timor-Leste was formally accepted as the 11th member of the regional bloc and Malaysia hosted the signing of a landmark peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.

PM Modi said that India and Asean, home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, are bound not just by geography but by shared history and values.

Indonesian President Prabowo stated that the partnership between the US & ASEAN has created job opportunities for over 625,000 American workers.

History was made today as Timor-Leste was officially welcomed as Asean’s 11th member, marking the culmination of years of effort and aspiration with