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History was made on Sunday (Oct 26) as Timor Leste officially became Asean’s 11th member with the signing of the admission declaration.

Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao described the milestone as the start of an inspiring new chapter for the nation.

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00:00...sign declaration to the Secretary-General of ASEAN.
00:09A big round of applause. Thank you, Honourable Prime Minister.
00:15The ASEAN Community Vision 2045, adopted here in May, speaks of who we aspire to be
00:24and challenges us to make these aspirations real.
00:29It calls on us to strengthen ASEAN's unity and centrality,
00:35to pursue growth that is both resilient and fair,
00:38and to safeguard the welfare of generations to come.
00:42The molestous historic admission into ASEAN today gives new meaning to that vision.
00:49Congratulations again to President Ramos Horta, Prime Minister Zadana, Gosmau.
00:55Its place here completes the ASEAN family.
00:59Reaffirming our shared destiny and deep sense of regional kinship.
01:04Within this community, Timor-Leste's development and its strategic autonomy will find firm and lasting support.
01:12Republic of Timor-Leste, and on that note, it is now our honour to welcome the Honourable Kairala,
01:18Shanana Gosmau, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, to deliver his remarks as the 11th member of ASEAN.
01:25For the people of Timor-Leste, this is not only a dream realized, but a powerful affirmation of our journey.
01:49When, marked by resilience, determination and hope, for ASEAN, it is the continuation of a vision,
02:02a truly united family of nations, bound together by shared values, common aspirations and collective destiny.
02:14On behalf of the government and people of Timor-Leste, I extend our deepest gratitude to all ASEAN member states,
02:26to the ASEAN chair, the ASEAN secretariat and our dialogue partners.
02:32Your trust, encouragement and honouring solidarity have made this historic day possible.
02:43Timor-Leste enters ASEAN with full commitment to each Charter,
02:50ready to be a constructive, peaceful and devoted member.
02:56We pledge to work with all member states to keep our region peaceful, open and prosperous,
03:06and to be part of efforts to build resilience, deepen unity and ensure that no one is left behind.
03:17For Timor-Leste, this new beginning brings immense opportunities in trade, investment, education and the digital economy.
03:32We are ready to learn, to innovate and to uphold good governance,
03:39strengthening our institutions as we walk together toward sustainable development.
03:46This is not the end of a journey.
03:51This is the beginning of an inspiring new chapter.
03:57Together, we will advance the ASEAN Community Vision 2045,
04:04a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and people-centered ASEAN,
04:10with Timor-Leste as an active contributor.
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