British News Agency

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid an official visit to Timor-Leste to assess the region’s potential and to strengthen bilateral relations.

Highlighting the importance of the visit, Albanese said, “Australia’s relationship with its closest neighbours is important. There is enormous potential in our region. By working together, we can make the most of it. That is why I came to Timor-Leste today and immediately began talks with President Ramos-Horta.”

Drawing attention to the agreement reached with Prime Minister Gusmao following the talks, Albanese stated, “Australia and Timor-Leste are taking their long-standing friendship to a new level. Today, we agreed with Prime Minister Gusmao to elevate our partnership to the next level.”

Albanese concluded his remarks by saying, “New economic and security cooperation will create jobs and help our countries overcome the new challenges they face. Because we are stronger when we act together.”