August 11th 2024.
President Droupadi Murmu has successfully concluded her visit to three nations, namely Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste, on Sunday. Her visit has brought new energy and vigor to the bilateral ties between these countries. The Ministry of External Affairs shared that President Jose Ramos-Horta gave a warm send-off to President Murmu at the airport, in a special gesture.
The last leg of her trip was to Timor-Leste, where she arrived on Saturday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to this Southeast Asian country. During her stay, she held productive bilateral meetings with President Horta and Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao. These meetings emphasized the importance of a warm and cordial relationship between India and East Timor, based on shared values of democracy and plurality.
The discussions also highlighted the strong connection and cooperation between these two democratic nations and explored opportunities to further enhance their bilateral ties. One of the topics of discussion was the potential for East Timor to join the International Solar Alliance. Additionally, three agreements were signed during the meetings, focusing on cultural exchanges, radio broadcasting, and visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports.
President Murmu also had the opportunity to interact with the Indian community in Dili at a reception held in her honor. During the event, she announced that India will soon establish an Embassy in East Timor, further strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
Before her visit to Timor-Leste, President Murmu also visited Fiji and New Zealand, where she had fruitful discussions on bilateral ties and cooperation across various sectors. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that this State Visit by President Murmu highlights the significance India places on its bilateral relations with these nations. It also reflects India's strong focus on the Act East policy, which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ninth East Asia Summit in 2014.
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