Ramos-Horta arrives in UAE for official state visit
DÍLI, 13 November 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta arrived in Abu Dhabi on Friday for an official state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment and strategic development.
Ramos-Horta was welcomed at Abu Dhabi International Airport by UAE Minister of State Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, alongside Timor-Leste’s Ambassador to the UAE, Rui Manuel Hanjam, and the UAE’s non-resident Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri.
The visit will include a high-level bilateral meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, providing an opportunity for both countries to explore ways to deepen diplomatic and economic ties and identify new areas of cooperation.
Before the presidential meeting, Ramos-Horta is scheduled to hold consultations with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Noura Al Kaabi and business leader Salah Sharaf. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening economic engagement and exploring potential investment opportunities between the two countries.
As part of his official programme, the Timorese head of state will also visit the headquarters of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity at Etihad Towers, where he will pay tribute to the organisation’s Secretary-General, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam.
The visit reflects Timor-Leste’s efforts to strengthen its diplomatic and economic engagement with the Gulf region, while promoting investment opportunities, international partnerships and shared commitments to peace, solidarity and human fraternity.
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