E. Timor seeks to join ASEAN

E. Timor seeks to join ASEAN

THAILAND: East Timor's Foreign Minister Jose Ramos Horta said
Monday he had sought Thailand's support for the fledgling nation
to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during
a visit here.

"We are seeking support from Thailand," he said after meetings
with Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra and foreign minister
Surakiart Sathirathai.

Ramos Horta said it was important for Timor to join the
regional bloc and its wider security grouping, the ASEAN Regional
Forum (ARF).

Ramos Horta has previously said he wants ASEAN membership for
East Timor within five years. --AFP