DILI, 14 november 2023 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste and Saint Lucia, an island country in the eastern Caribbean, have signed a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The signing of the joint communiqué is part of Timor-Leste’s efforts to broaden its diplomatic relations with more countries.
The document was signed by Timor-Leste’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Karlito Nunes, and his counterpart, Menissa Rambally, on november 8, in New York, United States of America.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states was formalized in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of April 18, 1961.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries is part of the Government of Saint Lucia’s Foreign Policy to forge new diplomatic ties with non-traditional and other developing economies in pursuit of mutually beneficial development objectives, according to the Permanent Mission of Saint Lucia to UN.
As Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the formalization of relations between the two nations sets the foundation for advancing efforts including addressing climate change, culture, and knowledge exchange as well as pursuing cooperation in other political and socio-economic areas.
Timor-Leste currently has established diplomatic relations with 134 countries in the fields of defense, security, economy, education, agriculture, fisheries, transport and telecommunications.
Over the last 20 years, the country has extended its presence on the international stage by establishing 27 embassies and six consular offices with the aim of maintaining friendly relations with all countries.
Journalist: Camilo de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
