PHNOM PENH (Xinhua) – Cambodia will fully support the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year or next year, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday.
Hun Sen made the remarks during a 30-minute meeting with the visiting President of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta at the Peace Palace.
“Cambodia fully supported Timor-Leste to become the 11th member of ASEAN,” said Hun Sen during the meeting. “Cambodia’s support is regardless Timor-Leste is a small or big, poor or rich country, but to reflect the equal rights of the countries in the region.”
Hun Sen expressed his hope that Timor-Leste will be able to join the association this year or next year.
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