West Africa ASEAN Newswire

Timor-Leste Welcomes ASEAN Decision to Admit Timor-Leste as 11th Member

Wed. 28 of May of 2025, 12:18h The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste warmly welcomes the ASEAN Chair’s Statement issued at the 46th ASEAN Summit, held on 26–27 May in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, affirming the collective decision of ASEAN …

Government Considers that the Presence of a Fugitive in Timor-Leste Compromises Security and the National Interest

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. May 28h, 2025 Press Release  Government Considers …

Malaysia Hosts ASEAN-GCC Summit

(MENAFN) The second summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) took place on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The gathering marked another milestone in fostering regional …

ASEAN Leaders Convene in Kuala Lumpur

(MENAFN) The 46th ASEAN Summit commenced on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, drawing leaders from Southeast Asia to deliberate on significant regional and international matters. Discussions focused on topics such as US-imposed tariffs, the ongoing crisis …

ASEAN Summit Commences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(MENAFN) The 46th ASEAN Summit commenced Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, drawing leaders from Southeast Asia to address pressing regional and international challenges such as US tariff policies, the ongoing Myanmar conflict, and territorial disputes in …

ASEAN Vows Strategic Shift Amid US Tariffs

(MENAFN) Top financial policymakers from Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc convened on Sunday to confront escalating global political strains and the repercussions of US-imposed tariffs on regional commerce and investment. During the gathering, the officials …

PM Lawrence Wong to Attend 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 26 to 27 May 2025

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26 to 27 May 2025.   This will be the first of two Summits hosted by Malaysia as the 2025 ASEAN Chair. Malaysia’s …

Timor-Leste will achieve full membership of ASEAN at the next ASEAN summit in October