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Timor-Leste President Highlights ASEAN's Role in Global Diplomacy Amid Security Challenges
With world leaders’ ‘abysmal failure’ to uphold global order, ASEAN holds lessons: Timor-Leste president
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In a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta criticized global leaders for failing to maintain order and emphasized ASEAN's potential for fostering peace through patient diplomacy. He urged ASEAN to declare the South China Sea a zone of peace and highlighted the importance of dialogue in resolving conflicts.
- 01José Ramos-Horta criticized the UN Security Council as 'moribund' and ineffective in maintaining global peace.
- 02He called for ASEAN to declare the South China Sea a 'zone of peace' to reduce tensions among member states and China.
- 03Ramos-Horta emphasized the importance of patient diplomacy, drawing from Timor-Leste's own history of conflict resolution.
- 04He acknowledged ASEAN's achievements in fostering cooperation despite historical differences among member nations.
- 05The president noted the ongoing challenges within ASEAN, particularly regarding the Myanmar conflict and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
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During the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta addressed the failures of global leadership in maintaining security, citing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere. He praised the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for its model of 'patient practical diplomacy' that has transformed conflict into cooperation. Ramos-Horta described the UN Security Council as ineffective, advocating for reforms to enhance its credibility. He urged ASEAN to declare the South China Sea a 'zone of peace' to mitigate tensions arising from territorial disputes. Highlighting ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, he noted its principles of mutual respect and peaceful dispute resolution, which have fostered trust and cooperation among member states. However, he acknowledged ongoing challenges, such as the Myanmar civil war and territorial disputes, which pose significant hurdles for ASEAN. Ramos-Horta's remarks underscore the need for sustained dialogue and cooperation in a world increasingly marked by division and conflict.
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Timor-Leste's participation in ASEAN could enhance regional stability and cooperation, benefiting local communities through improved diplomatic relations and conflict resolution mechanisms.
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