Lao PM: Asean leaders look forward to welcome Timor-Leste into Asean family


VIENTIANE: (Bernama) Asean leaders are pleased with the progress in implementing the Roadmap for Timor-Leste's Full Membership in the grouping.

Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone (pic), who presides over the 44th Asean Summits (plenary session) and the 45th Summit (retreat session), said leaders of the member bloc are looking forward to the youngest nation in Southeast Asia's full membership in the Asean family in the near future.

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