BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Thailand stands to benefit from exports and investments once Timor-Leste joins the Association of South-East Asian Nations as the 11th member after Asean leaders endorsed the roadmap for welcoming the new member country.
Oramon Supthaweetham, director-general of the Trade Negotiation Department, said the roadmap for Timor-Leste to receive full membership was endorsed during the 42nd Asean Leaders Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on June 10.
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