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Israel–Timor-Leste relations

East Timor-Israel relations
Map indicating locations of East Timor and Israel

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Israel

East Timor-Israel relations refers to diplomatic ties between East Timor and Israel.

History

East Timor established diplomatic relations with the State of Israel in August 2002.[1] Israel is represented in East Timor through its embassy in Singapore.[2]

President of East Timor, José Ramos-Horta, visited Israel in 2011.[3] He also delivered a lecture to students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.[4] While in Israel, Horta met with Israeli president Shimon Peres.[5] East Timor is particularly interested in strategic cooperation with Israel in the spheres of agriculture and naval security.[6]

Eli Vered Hazan is Israel's non resident ambassador to East Timor based in Singapore.


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