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flag Timor-Leste became ASEAN’s 11th member after a 14-year process, marking a key milestone in its post-independence journey.

flag Timor-Leste officially joined ASEAN on October 26, 2025, becoming the bloc’s 11th member after a 14-year accession process. flag The small Southeast Asian nation, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2002, was admitted during the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, marking a major milestone in its post-independence development. flag Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called the move a historic achievement, while Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hailed it as the completion of ASEAN’s regional family. flag Despite challenges such as economic reliance on oil, high unemployment, and infrastructure gaps, the membership is viewed as a step toward greater regional integration and opportunities. flag The event follows public protests over government spending plans, which were later reversed.

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