KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Having secured ASEAN membership after 14 years of preparation, Timor-Leste is now seeking Malaysia’s partnership to translate its place in the regional bloc into tangible benefits through investment, education, skills training and institutional development.
Timor-Leste Seeks Malaysian Investment, Education Ties To Deliver ASEAN Benefits
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Timor-Leste seeks Malaysian partnership to leverage its recent ASEAN membership through investment, education, and institutional development. The Foreign Minister highlighted Malaysia's historical support and expressed interest in cooperation across various economic sectors.
- Timor-Leste joined ASEAN as its 11th member during Malaysia's 2025 chairmanship after 14 years of preparation.
- Malaysia was the first country to open a liaison office in Dili in 2001 and an embassy in 2002.
- Timor-Leste aims to mobilise US$40 million in additional financing for micro, small and medium enterprises by 2030.
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