Timor-Leste eager to bring experience in peace, governance to Asean

FILE PHOTO: Students from several universities protest against parliament's plan to purchase 65 SUVs for lawmakers at the National University of Timor-Leste in Dili, Timor-Leste on Sept. 15, 2025. The country’s youthful population, rich natural resources and growing private sector will open new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment and innovation within Asean. - AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste is eager to bring its distinct experience in peace building, democratic governance and reconciliation into Asean, complementing the regional bloc’s vision of a rule-based and people-centred community, said its Permanent Representative to Asean, Natercia Cipriano Coelho da Silva.

Natercia said the country’s youthful population, rich natural resources and growing private sector will open new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment and innovation.