President Ramos-Horta arrives in South Korea for a state visit
DÍLI, 05 November 2026 (TATOLI) – The President of the Republic, José Ramos-Horta, along with his official delegation, has arrived in the Republic of Korea on a Korean Air commercial flight at Incheon International Airport to conduct a State Visit.
Upon arrival, the President of the Republic was welcomed by the Ambassador of Timor-Leste to the Republic of Korea, António de Sá Benevides, followed by an official welcoming ceremony featuring military honors.
Representing the State of the Republic of Korea at the ceremony were Minister Kim Yong Sun, who oversees Intellectual Property Affairs, the Director-General for ASEAN Affairs, Kwon Jae-Hwan, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Timor-Leste, Chang Ha Yeong.
The official welcoming ceremony continued with a presentation of flowers and a welcoming greeting from students of the Chadwick International School. Following the conclusion of the welcoming ceremony at the airport, the President of the Republic and his delegation traveled onward to the city of Seoul.
According to the official program for the day, President Ramos-Horta will participate in various activities as part of the State Visit, including a ceremony to honor the national heroes of the Republic of Korea at the Seoul National Cemetery. Afterwards, he will proceed to the Presidential Palace to hold a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, President Lee Jae-myung.
The visit’s program will also include a visit to the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, along with other official activities in accordance with the State Visit agenda.
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