PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT RAMOS-HORTA MEETS WITH THE
JAPANESE PARLIAMENTARY VICE-MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Dili, August 13, 2024 | International Relations, Media Releases, Press
President and Nobel Peace Laureate, J. Ramos-Horta welcomed the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Mr. KOMURA Masahiro, to the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening the comprehensive partnership between Timor-Leste and Japan.
President Ramos-Horta and Vice-Minister Masahiro held a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation between Timor-Leste and Japan on infrastructure development, economic diversification, and human resource capacity building. Discussions also covered Japan’s continued support for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession process and the upcoming signing of an agreement to improve Guido Valadares National Hospital. The leaders noted the growing Japanese private sector investment in Timor-Leste, including projects by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and INPEX Corporation.
President Ramos-Horta stated, “It is my great pleasure to welcome Mr. Komura Masahiro to Timor-Leste. Our nations share a deep and enduring friendship, one that has been instrumental in our journey of peace and nation-building. Japan’s unwavering support has been a cornerstone of our progress. We look forward to strengthening our ties and exploring new avenues of cooperation that will benefit both our nations and contribute to regional prosperity.”
This visit builds on the momentum of Prime-Minister Xanana Gusmão’s productive trip to Japan in December 2023 and reflects the deep friendship between the two nations. Timor-Leste looks forward to further expanding its comprehensive partnership with Japan in the years ahead.
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