DILI, 23 May 2025 (TATOLI) – At a meeting held at the Government Palace in Dili, the Vice Minister for ASEAN Affairs officially handed over the translated compilation of ASEAN legal instruments to Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, in compliance with Priority No. 1 of Criterion 2 of the Roadmap for the Full Accession of Timor-Leste to ASEAN.
This priority aligns with the requirement for the official translation of ASEAN legal instruments into the national languages of Timor-Leste — Portuguese and Tetum — as a crucial step to ensure their comprehension and implementation by national institutions. This is a fundamental requirement to demonstrate the country’s ability to implement and comply with the treaties, conventions, agreements, and other instruments of the regional organization, as stipulated in the Roadmap approved by the ASEAN Member States.
The translations now available encompass the three pillars of the ASEAN Community: Political security, Economic, and Socio-Cultural. This milestone signifies a noteworthy advancement in aligning the national legal framework with ASEAN standards, reinforcing Timor-Leste’s commitment to the principles and obligations arising from its future membership.
The translated versions will serve as an essential reference for state institutions and other stakeholders involved in the regional integration process, contributing to more informed, structured, and effective adherence.
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