ASEAN’s foreign ministers have urged diplomatic and peaceful solutions to the escalating crisis in Middle East, warning that the conflict could drive up energy prices, worsen inflation and threaten food security across the region.
Category: Timor Leste
Southeast Asia divided in reaction to the Middle East crisis
The US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the latter’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his influential aides on February 28, prompted different reactions across Southeast Asia. While geographically distant, Southeast Asian governments stated concerns, expressed with cautious language, economic anxiety, and, in some countries, blunt condemnation.
Timor-Leste kicks off preparations as ASEAN Chair 2029
On February 23, Dili held its first meeting of the National Council for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Chairmanship led by its Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão.
Myanmar expels Timor Leste’s representative over war crimes case
On February 15, Myanmar’s junta government announced the expulsion of Timor Leste’s top representative in the country, after Dili opened a legal case against Naypyitaw on suspicions of war crimes based on universal jurisdiction.
Timor-Leste launches rare legal case against Myanmar junta under universal jurisdiction
Timor Leste initiated legal proceedings against Myanmar’s junta, including General Min Aung Hlaing, over alleged crimes against humanity.
Timor-Leste to host ASEAN capacity-building seminar
A capacity-building seminar on ASEAN practices is taking place in Dili, gathering officials, diplomats, civil society and media representatives to strengthen Timor-Leste’s regional engagement on February 10.
Timor-Leste, India, and the Maldives explore investment cooperation
On February 11, Timor-Leste’s Trade and Industry Minister, Filipus Nino Pereira, held discussions with the Consul General of the Republic of Maldives, Bobby Mohanty, on investment cooperation involving Timor-Leste, India and the Maldives.