Timor-Leste PM Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao delivered an inspiring message at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University, affirming that Timor-Leste is "not an outsider joining a club, but a Southeast Asian nation joining a regional family."
Amid a period of global instability, Gusmao highlighted that small states are not mere bystanders but vital regional stakeholders. He stressed that every country in the region deserves a seat at the table, echoing ASEAN's inclusive and consensus-driven approach. 🌏💪
This dynamic call for unity reminds us that in today's rapidly changing world, every voice matters and even the smallest states can make big waves in the regional community.
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Timor-Leste PM: Small states are not bystanders but regional stakeholders
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