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Timor-Leste joined ASEAN on Oct. 26, 2025, becoming the bloc’s first new member since 1999.
Timor-Leste became ASEAN’s 11th member on October 26, 2025, during the Kuala Lumpur summit, marking its first new member since Cambodia in 1999.
The move underscores the nation’s political stability and aims to boost foreign investment, especially after its main oil field ceased production in June 2025.
Membership provides access to regional trade, economic cooperation, and diplomatic influence, enhancing credibility with global powers and investors despite ongoing economic dependence on oil and gas.
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Timor-Leste se unió a la ASEAN el 26 de octubre de 2025, convirtiéndose así en el primer nuevo miembro del bloque desde 1999.