TNPSC Thervupettagam

11th member of ASEAN

October 31 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 26 0
  • East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
  • East Timor gained full independence in 2002 after Portuguese colonial rule and occupation by Indonesia.
  • Membership in ASEAN was formalized during the annual summit in Kuala Lumpur.
  • The country aims to participate in regional trade, investment, and cooperation initiatives.

 

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