东盟敦促在东帝汶入境前加强公民关系,推动更好的一体化和公众参与。 ASEAN urges stronger citizen ties ahead of Timor-Leste’s entry, pushing for better integration and public engagement.

在雅加达举行的为期两天的论坛强调,东盟需要在东帝汶加入之前加强与公民的联系,而秘书长高金富伦则强调,集团的成功取决于人民是否感到安全和有权力。 A two-day forum in Jakarta stressed the need for ASEAN to strengthen its connection with citizens ahead of Timor-Leste’s accession, with Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn emphasizing that the bloc’s success hinges on people feeling secure and empowered. 尽管在政治和安全合作方面取得了进展,但在经济一体化和公众参与方面仍然存在差距,特别是由于对工人的签证规则支离破碎。 Despite progress in political and security cooperation, gaps remain in economic integration and public engagement, particularly due to fragmented visa rules for workers. 官员们呼吁增加对跨文化教育、青年交流以及民间社会团体区域数据库的投资,以促进基层的参与。 Officials called for greater investment in cross-cultural education, youth exchanges, and a regional database of civil society groups to foster grassroots involvement. 专家们敦促采取平衡兼顾的办法,将自上而下的政策与自下而上的倡议结合起来,以确保东盟仍然对其人民具有相关性和有效性。 Experts urged a balanced approach combining top-down policies with bottom-up initiatives to ensure ASEAN remains relevant and effective for its people.