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East Timor Remembers Russia's Support in Struggle for Independence: Foreign Minister
East Timor Remembers Russia's Support in Struggle for Independence: Foreign Minister
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East Timor deeply values its long-standing friendship with Russia and remembers the support provided by Moscow during the country's struggle for... 06.10.2026, Sputnik India
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"On our bilateral relations, Timor-Leste values its long-standing friendship with the Russian Federation. We remember Russia's support during our struggle for independence, its yearly recognition of Timor Leste's independence in 2002, and the establishment of diplomatic relations shortly thereafter," Freitas said at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.Freitas pointed to the historic significance of his visit to Moscow, saying that it is the first official visit of an East Timorese foreign minister to Russia in the history of bilateral relations."My visit to Moscow brings with me clear objective to build on the positive political relationship between our two countries and translate it into a stronger, more substantive and mutually beneficial partnership," Freitas said.Culture and humanitarian exchanges remain an important bridge between the peoples of the two states, Freitas said. He also thanked Lavrov for organizing his visit to the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow.East Timor, the youngest state in Asia, gained its independence in 2002. The country is home to approximately 1.4 million people, nearly 75% of whom are under the age of 35. East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta said in an interview with RIA Novosti in February 2025 that his administration hoped to open an embassy in Moscow.
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East Timor Remembers Russia's Support in Struggle for Independence: Foreign Minister
East Timor deeply values its long-standing friendship with Russia and remembers the support provided by Moscow during the country's struggle for self-determination, East Timorese Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas said on Tuesday.
"On our bilateral relations, Timor-Leste values its long-standing friendship with the Russian Federation. We remember Russia's support during our struggle for independence, its yearly recognition of Timor Leste's independence in 2002, and the establishment of diplomatic relations shortly thereafter," Freitas said at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Freitas pointed to the historic significance of his visit to Moscow, saying that it is the first official visit of an East Timorese foreign minister to Russia in the history of bilateral relations.
"My visit to Moscow brings with me clear objective to build on the positive political relationship between our two countries and translate it into a stronger, more substantive and mutually beneficial partnership," Freitas said.
Culture and humanitarian exchanges remain an important bridge between the peoples of the two states, Freitas said. He also thanked Lavrov for organizing his visit to the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow.
East Timor, the youngest state in Asia, gained its independence in 2002. The country is home to approximately 1.4 million people, nearly 75% of whom are under the age of 35. East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta said in an interview with RIA Novosti in February 2025 that his administration hoped to open an embassy in Moscow.
