Timor-Leste, July 21 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda welcomed Timor-Leste's upcoming accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and pledged to expand ADB's development cooperation during his first official visit to the country. In meetings with President Jose Ramos-Horta and acting Prime Minister Mariano Assanami Sabino, Mr. Kanda hailed Timor-Leste's progress toward ASEAN membership and reaffirmed ADB's commitment to help unlock new opportunities for growth and prosperity. Over four days, Mr. Kanda met with Finance Minister Santina Cardoso and other senior officials, and engaged with beneficiaries of ADB development assistance. The visit highlighted ADB's longstanding partnership with Timor-Leste...