Is East Timor a member of ASEAN?

Following countries are members of ASEAN. So, as you see East Timor is NOT a member of ASEAN. However, since its independence in 2002, the country showed its will to join the organization. read more

Singapore, as the ASEAN chair for 2018, noted that Timor-Leste's membership will be tackled during the year, but its accession as a member state would not be approved, pushing the possible approval of Timor-Leste's bid to 2019, where Thailand will be chair. read more

BANGKOK, Jun 15 (Reporting ASEAN) – By the time ASEAN turns 50 years old next year, Timor Leste could already be its eleventh member state. After filing its application six years ago, Timor Leste is poised to join ASEAN under the chairmanship of the Philippines, which is very keen to bring the region’s young democracy into its embrace. read more

So, as you see East Timor is NOT a member of ASEAN. However, since its independence in 2002, the country showed its will to join the organization. In 2016, Indonesia has announced that Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership bid might be realized in 2017 since the feasibility studies conducted by both countries on Timor-Leste's stability, security, economy, and culture will be finished by end of 2016. read more