Brunei....20 May 2024 15:50
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of East Timor, held a bilateral meeting with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam during his first state visit to East Timor since the establishment of diplomatic relations on 20 May 2002.
This State Visit marks the 22nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Timor-Leste and Brunei Darussalam and is an occasion to strengthen and promote the excellent and long-standing relations between Timor-Leste and Brunei Darussalam. The overall objective of the visit is to further strengthen and develop bilateral relations and cooperation.
During the meeting, the two leaders maintained a productive dialogue on various issues, from bilateral issues to regional and international issues of mutual interest. The leaders also agreed, among other things, to explore cooperation in the areas of higher education and science, health, oil and mineral resources, as well as economic development and investment.