On the afternoon of 29 April 2025, His Excellency KUNG Phoak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ASEAN SOM Leader of Cambodia, attended the 18th Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group (ACCWG) on Timor-Leste’s Application for ASEAN Membership in ASEAN. The Meeting focused on the recent progress on implementation of the Roadmap for Timor-Leste’s Full Membership in ASEAN, as well as Timor-Leste’s Participation in ASEAN Meetings and Activities. 

The Meeting also discussed the ongoing efforts by ASEAN Member States and other relevant stakeholders to provide Timor-Leste with capacity-building assistance, which is crucial for expediting the process of Timor-Leste’s inclusion as a full member of ASEAN.