CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 27 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Australia warmly congratulates Timor-Leste on its accession as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked the occasion with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and ASEAN leaders at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
This is an important milestone for ASEAN and a significant step for Timor-Leste's regional integration and economic development. It is a credit to both ASEAN's and Timor Leste's sustained efforts over many years.
We acknowledge the leadership of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão in achieving what he has described as a 'historic goal' for the nation and people of Ti...