Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- H.E. Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, today delivered a Policy Speech at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, highlighting Timor-Leste's full commitment to and support for the work of ASEAN, including its vision of regional unity, peace, and prosperity.

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered opening remarks prior to the Policy Speech, commending H.E. Jose Ramos-Horta's distinguished leadership in strengthening the bonds between ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste as ASEAN embarks on its implementation of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Vision. Secretary-General Dr. Kao emphasised the value of high-level visits by Leaders in shaping regional discourse and in deepening ...