UAE State Minister to make historic first high-level visit to Timor-Leste
DILI, 18 August 2026 (TATOLI) – Shaima Salem Alhebsi, Chargé d’Affaires of the UAE Embassy, has announced that a UAE State Minister will make a historic first high-level visit to Timor-Leste, scheduled for the end of August, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
The announcement was made during a meeting with President José Ramos-Horta at the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace in Dili on Tuesday.
The planned visit is being described as a historic milestone in Timor-Leste-UAE relations and reflects Abu Dhabi’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Timor-Leste.
Alhebsi also briefed Ramos-Horta on an upcoming Timor-UAE friendship reception, which the President has agreed to attend.
The event will feature a special ceremony awarding Timorese students who creatively showcased their country through a collaborative video project between the UAE Embassy and the Ministry of Education.
Expressing deep appreciation for the President’s steadfast friendship and support, Alhebsi emphasized that the growing partnership between the two nations extends far beyond government levels.
“This ongoing collaboration aims to foster strong people-to-people connections, empower the youth of Timor-Leste, and pave the way for more fruitful mutual projects,” said in a statement.
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