August 10th 2024.
President Droupadi Murmu was recently honored with the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the highest civilian award in the country. This prestigious award was presented to her by President Jose Ramos-Horta in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public service, as well as her dedication to education, social welfare, and the empowerment of women.
As part of her visit to Timor-Leste, President Murmu was given a warm welcome and a ceremonial reception at the Presidential Palace. She then had the opportunity to hold a bilateral meeting with President Ramos-Horta, during which they discussed ways to strengthen the strong connection and cooperation between India and Timor-Leste.
In a joint press conference with her Timorese counterpart, President Murmu expressed her gratitude for the generous reception given to the Indian delegation by President Horta and the people of Timor-Leste. She also stated that the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste is a symbol of the deep bond of friendship between the two nations.
President Murmu went on to highlight the warm and friendly relations between India and Timor-Leste, which are based on their shared commitment to democracy and pluralism. She expressed her confidence that this visit will further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
During her meeting with President Ramos-Horta, President Murmu discussed various opportunities for cooperation in the fields of IT, digital technology, health, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and capacity building. They also explored the possibility of Timor-Leste joining the International Solar Alliance.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former President of India V. V. Giri, President Murmu paid her respects by laying floral tributes at his memorial in Dili.
This visit marks the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to Timor-Leste, and President Murmu is honored to be the first to make this historic trip. Later in the day, she will attend a community reception with the Indian diaspora in Timor-Leste, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
President Murmu's visit to Timor-Leste is part of her three-nation tour, which also included visits to Fiji and New Zealand. During these visits, she engaged in discussions with leaders of these countries to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in various sectors.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that this State Visit by President Murmu highlights the importance that India places on its relationships with Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. It also reflects India's strong focus on the Act East policy, which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 at the ninth East Asia Summit. This visit is a testament to India's commitment to further strengthen its ties with these countries and enhance cooperation in the region.
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