Critics often accuse the Association of Southeast Asian Nations—ASEAN—of being too timid and avoiding possible controversy. Leaders of the 10-member bloc are meeting in Malaysia’s capital for their annual summit. This year they’re joined by Asia’s youngest nation, Timor Leste, aiming to promote regional harmony and economic cooperation. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Kuala Lumpur. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #ASEAN #MalaysiaSummit #KualaLumpur #TimorLeste #SoutheastAsia #ASEANSummit #ASEANLeaders #RegionalCooperation #AsiaPolitics #ASEAN2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish
Malaysia meeting: Conflicts loom for leaders at ASEAN
Critics often accuse the Association of Southeast Asian Nations—ASEAN—of being too timid and avoiding possible controversy. Leaders of the 10-member bloc are meeting in Malaysia’s capital for their annual summit. This year they’re joined by Asia’s youngest nation, Timor Leste, aiming to promote regional harmony and economic cooperation. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Kuala Lumpur. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #ASEAN #MalaysiaSummit #KualaLumpur #TimorLeste #SoutheastAsia #ASEANSummit #ASEANLeaders #RegionalCooperation #AsiaPolitics #ASEAN2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish













