East Timor Becomes the 11th Member of ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (hereinafter: ASEAN) officially formalised the membership of East Timor, the nation state also known as Timor-Leste, on 26 October 2025. The inclusion of East Timor expands ASEAN to 11 member states, marking the successful conclusion of a lengthy process of application and negotiation. This development is recognised as a...